For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,016 students in 61342, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 61342, IL are Northbrook School and Lincoln Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 61342 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in 61342, IL have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61342, IL Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northbrook School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1804 Guiles Ave
Mendota, IL 61342
(815) 539-6237
Mendota, IL 61342
(815) 539-6237
Gr: 5-8 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
805 4th Ave
Mendota, IL 61342
(815) 538-6226
Mendota, IL 61342
(815) 538-6226
Gr: 2-4 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: n/an/a
1309 Jefferson St
Mendota, IL 61342
(815) 539-6888
Mendota, IL 61342
(815) 539-6888
Gr: K-1 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 61342, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 61342, IL include Northbrook School and Lincoln Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 61342?
3 public elementary schools are located in 61342.
What is the racial composition of students in 61342?
61342 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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