For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 129 students in 61353, IL.
The top-ranked public schools in 61353, IL are Paw Paw Elementary School and Paw Paw Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 61353 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 61353, IL have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61353, IL Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Paw Paw Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
511 Chapman St
Paw Paw, IL 61353
(815) 627-2841
Paw Paw, IL 61353
(815) 627-2841
Gr: K-5 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Paw Paw Junior High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
511 Chapman St
Paw Paw, IL 61353
(815) 627-2841
Paw Paw, IL 61353
(815) 627-2841
Gr: 6-8 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 61353, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in 61353, IL include Paw Paw Elementary School and Paw Paw Junior High School.
How many public schools are located in 61353?
2 public schools are located in 61353.
What is the racial composition of students in 61353?
61353 public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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