For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 948 students in 61953, IL (there are , serving 36 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 61953, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 61953, IL are North Ward Elementary School, Tuscola High School and East Prairie Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 61953 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 61953, IL have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61953, IL Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Ward Elementary School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1201 N Prairie St
Tuscola, IL 61953
(217) 253-2712
Tuscola, IL 61953
(217) 253-2712
Grades: PK-4
| 366 students
Rank: #22.
Tuscola High School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 S Prairie St
Tuscola, IL 61953
(217) 253-2377
Tuscola, IL 61953
(217) 253-2377
Grades: 9-12
| 297 students
Rank: #33.
East Prairie Middle School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
409 S Prairie St
Tuscola, IL 61953
(217) 253-2828
Tuscola, IL 61953
(217) 253-2828
Grades: 5-8
| 285 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 61953, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 61953, IL include North Ward Elementary School, Tuscola High School and East Prairie Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 61953?
3 public schools are located in 61953.
What percentage of students in 61953 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 61953 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 61953?
61953 public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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