For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 1,840 students in 61944, IL.
The top ranked public schools in 61944, IL are Mayo Middle School, Crestwood Jr High School and Crestwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 61944 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 61944, IL have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61944, IL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mayo Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 E Wood St
Paris, IL 61944
(217) 466-3050
Paris, IL 61944
(217) 466-3050
Gr: 6-8 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Crestwood Jr High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15601 Us Highway 150
Paris, IL 61944
(217) 465-5391
Paris, IL 61944
(217) 465-5391
Gr: 6-8 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Crestwood Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15601 Us Highway 150
Paris, IL 61944
(217) 465-5391
Paris, IL 61944
(217) 465-5391
Gr: PK-5 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Carolyn Wenz Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
437 W Washington St
Paris, IL 61944
(217) 466-3140
Paris, IL 61944
(217) 466-3140
Gr: 3-5 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #55.
Paris Cooperative High School 95
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
14040 E 1200th Rd
Paris, IL 61944
(217) 466-1175
Paris, IL 61944
(217) 466-1175
Gr: 9-12 | 362 students Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #66.
Paris Cooperative High School 4
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
14040 E 1200th Rd
Paris, IL 61944
(217) 466-1175
Paris, IL 61944
(217) 466-1175
Gr: 9-12 | 179 students Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #77.
Paris Cooperative High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
14040 E 1200th Rd
Paris, IL 61944
(217) 466-1175
Paris, IL 61944
(217) 466-1175
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
300 S Eads Ave
Paris, IL 61944
(217) 264-0835
Paris, IL 61944
(217) 264-0835
Gr: PK | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
509 E Newton St
Paris, IL 61944
(217) 466-6170
Paris, IL 61944
(217) 466-6170
Gr: PK-2 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
61944, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Behavior Academic Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
300 S Eads Ave
Paris, IL 61944
(217) 463-7708
Paris, IL 61944
(217) 463-7708
Gr: 6-8 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 61944, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 61944, IL include Mayo Middle School, Crestwood Jr High School and Crestwood Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 61944?
11 public schools are located in 61944.
What is the racial composition of students in 61944?
61944 public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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