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Best Public Schools in Zip Code 61821


At a glance
9
Schools
4,980
Students
2
Districts
Top rankedRobeson Elementary School1019th of 2,056 Illinois elementary schools
Biggest riser
Westview Elementary School up 232 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
Jefferson Middle School 13 students per teacher
SchoolDigger ratings
3★
2★
1★
0★
1 school without a SchoolDigger rating (too few tested students)
Summary:

The 61821 zip code area of Champaign, Illinois is home to 8 schools, including 6 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, all part of the Champaign Community Unit School District 4. While the district as a whole faces challenges, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, a few schools in the area stand out for their academic performance.

Robeson Elementary School and Kenwood Elementary School are the top-performing schools in the 61821 area, with significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science compared to their peers. Robeson Elementary is ranked 1,019 out of 2,056 Illinois elementary schools, the highest ranking among the 61821 schools.

In contrast, Garden Hills Elementary School has the lowest proficiency rates in the area, highlighting the significant performance gaps between the highest and lowest-performing schools. Additionally, all schools in the 61821 area struggle with high chronic absenteeism rates, which may be impacting student learning and achievement. While the district faces challenges, the success of schools like Robeson and Kenwood suggests that high-quality education is possible within the Champaign community.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Illinois State Board of Education.

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