For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,472 students in 61072, IL.
The top-ranked public schools in 61072, IL are Stephen Mack Middle School, Hononegah Chd High School and Whitman Post Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 61072 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 61072, IL have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61072, IL Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Stephen Mack Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11810 Old River Rd
Rockton, IL 61072
(815) 624-2611
Rockton, IL 61072
(815) 624-2611
Gr: 6-8 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Hononegah Chd High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
307 Salem St
Rockton, IL 61072
(815) 624-5008
Rockton, IL 61072
(815) 624-5008
Gr: 9-12 | 1,865 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Whitman Post Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1060 E Union St
Rockton, IL 61072
(815) 624-4006
Rockton, IL 61072
(815) 624-4006
Gr: 3-5 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: n/an/a
1050 E Union St
Rockton, IL 61072
(815) 624-8585
Rockton, IL 61072
(815) 624-8585
Gr: PK-2 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: n/an/a
Wcsec-intermediate Instruc Prgrm
Special Education School
11810 Old River Rd
Rockton, IL 61072
(815) 624-5900
Rockton, IL 61072
(815) 624-5900
Rank: n/an/a
Wcsec-primary Instructional Prgrm
Special Education School
1060 E Union St
Rockton, IL 61072
(815) 624-4006
Rockton, IL 61072
(815) 624-4006
61072, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Wcsec-soc Emotnl Learn Found-elem (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1060 E Union St
Rockton, IL 61072
(815) 624-4006
Rockton, IL 61072
(815) 624-4006
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 61072, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in 61072, IL include Stephen Mack Middle School, Hononegah Chd High School and Whitman Post Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 61072?
7 public schools are located in 61072.
What is the racial composition of students in 61072?
61072 public schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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