For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 167 students in 61561, IL.
The top ranked public elementary school in 61561, IL is Sowers Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø elementary school in zipcode 61561 have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in 61561, IL have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61561, IL ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sowers Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
202 W High St
Roanoke, IL 61561
(309) 923-6241
Roanoke, IL 61561
(309) 923-6241
Gr: K-4 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
61561, Illinois ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Wcsea-sowers-k-4 (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
202 W High St
Roanoke, IL 61561
(309) 367-4901
Roanoke, IL 61561
(309) 367-4901
Gr: 2 | 4 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 61561, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 61561, IL include Sowers Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 61561?
1 public elementary schools are located in 61561.
What is the racial composition of students in 61561?
61561 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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