For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 609 students in 61520, IL.
The top ranked public high school in 61520, IL is Canton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø high schools in zipcode 61520 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in 61520, IL have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public high schools.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø high school in zipcode 61520 have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Canton High School, with 80-84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61520, IL ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Canton High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1001 N Main St
Canton, IL 61520
(309) 647-1820
Canton, IL 61520
(309) 647-1820
Gr: 9-12 | 609 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
Royals Academy Canton
Alternative School
749 E Locust St
Canton, IL 61520
(309) 575-3226
Canton, IL 61520
(309) 575-3226
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Royals Rssp Canton
Alternative School
749 E Locust St
Canton, IL 61520
(309) 575-3226
Canton, IL 61520
(309) 575-3226
Gr: 6-12
61520, Illinois ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Illinois River Correctional Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1300 West Locust
Canton, IL 61520
(309) 647-7030
Canton, IL 61520
(309) 647-7030
Gr: 12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 61520, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in 61520, IL include Canton High School.
How many public high schools are located in 61520?
3 public high schools are located in 61520.
What is the racial composition of students in 61520?
61520 public high schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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