For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 889 students in 61951, IL.
The top ranked public schools in 61951, IL are Sullivan Elementary School and Sullivan High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 61951 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 61951, 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 61951, IL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sullivan Elementary School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
910 N Graham St
Sullivan, IL 61951
(217) 728-2321
Sullivan, IL 61951
(217) 728-2321
Grades: PK-5
| 561 students
Rank: #22.
Sullivan High School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
725 N Main St
Sullivan, IL 61951
(217) 728-8311
Sullivan, IL 61951
(217) 728-8311
Grades: 9-12
| 328 students
61951, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
H E L P Sullivan (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
10 Hawthorne Ln
Sullivan, IL 61951
(217) 728-2105
Sullivan, IL 61951
(217) 728-2105
Grades: PK
| n/a students
713 N Main St
Sullivan, IL 61951
(217) 728-8381
Sullivan, IL 61951
(217) 728-8381
Grades: 6-8
| 253 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 61951, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 61951, IL include Sullivan Elementary School and Sullivan High School.
How many public schools are located in 61951?
2 public schools are located in 61951.
What is the racial composition of students in 61951?
61951 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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