For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 188 students in 61842, IL.
The top-ranked public high school in 61842, IL is Blue Ridge High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 61842 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in 61842, IL have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 61842 have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Blue Ridge High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61842, IL Public High Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Blue Ridge High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
411 N John St
Farmer City, IL 61842
(309) 928-2622
Farmer City, IL 61842
(309) 928-2622
Gr: 9-12 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 61842, IL?
The top-ranked public high schools in 61842, IL include Blue Ridge High School.
How many public high schools are located in 61842?
1 public high schools are located in 61842.
What is the racial composition of students in 61842?
61842 public high schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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