For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 432 students in 60481, IL.
The top-ranked public high school in 60481, IL is Wilmington High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 60481 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in 60481, IL have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 60481 have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Wilmington High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60481, IL Public High Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wilmington High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
209 Wildcat Ct
Wilmington, IL 60481
(815) 926-1752
Wilmington, IL 60481
(815) 926-1752
Gr: 9-12 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
60481, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
35445 Washington St
Wilmington, IL 60481
(815) 458-6340
Wilmington, IL 60481
(815) 458-6340
Gr: PK-1 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Sowic Education Center (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
209 Wildcat Ct
Wilmington, IL 60481
(815) 926-1722
Wilmington, IL 60481
(815) 926-1722
Gr: 9-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Sowic-ec Wilmington (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
1910 Bruning Dr
Wilmington, IL 60481
(815) 741-7777
Wilmington, IL 60481
(815) 741-7777
Gr: PK | 1 student Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Sowic-educ & Life Skills-wilmingt Elementary School (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
209 Wildcat Ct
Wilmington, IL 60481
(815) 741-7777
Wilmington, IL 60481
(815) 741-7777
Gr: 9-12 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 60481, IL?
The top-ranked public high schools in 60481, IL include Wilmington High School.
How many public high schools are located in 60481?
1 public high schools are located in 60481.
What is the racial composition of students in 60481?
60481 public high schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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