Best Public Schools in Zip Code 61801

The 61801 zip code area of Urbana, Illinois is home to 6 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools. While the standout school in this data set is the University of Illinois High School, which consistently ranks among the top schools in the state, the other schools in the 61801 area generally perform below state averages.

The University of Illinois High School is an exceptional outlier, with test scores significantly higher than the state and district averages, and over 90% of students proficient or better in core subjects. In contrast, Urbana High School, Urbana Middle School, and the three elementary schools (Yankee Ridge, Leal, and M.L. King Jr.) all rank in the bottom half or bottom third of their respective school types in the state.

The data also reveals high chronic absenteeism rates across all schools, as well as high free/reduced lunch rates, especially at the elementary and middle schools, suggesting these schools serve predominantly low-income student populations. While the variation in spending per student and student-teacher ratios does not seem to directly correlate with academic performance, the overall low performance of the Urbana School District 116 schools compared to state averages indicates there may be systemic issues or challenges facing the district that need to be addressed.