For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,418 students in 61856, IL (there are , serving 129 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 61856, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 61856, IL are Monticello Middle School, Washington School and Monticello High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 61856 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 61856, IL have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61856, IL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Monticello Middle School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2015 E Washington St
Monticello, IL 61856
(217) 762-8511
Monticello, IL 61856
(217) 762-8511
Grades: 6-8
| 381 students
Rank: #22.
Washington School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3 Sage Dr
Monticello, IL 61856
(217) 762-8511
Monticello, IL 61856
(217) 762-8511
Grades: PK-3
| 558 students
Rank: #33.
Monticello High School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 Sage Dr
Monticello, IL 61856
(217) 762-8511
Monticello, IL 61856
(217) 762-8511
Grades: 9-12
| 479 students
61856, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
700 N Buchanan St
Monticello, IL 61856
(217) 762-8511
Monticello, IL 61856
(217) 762-8511
Grades: PK-1
| 265 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 61856, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 61856, IL include Monticello Middle School, Washington School and Monticello High School.
How many public schools are located in 61856?
3 public schools are located in 61856.
What percentage of students in 61856 go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 61856 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 61856?
61856 public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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