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Best 61701 Illinois Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 4,510 students in 61701, IL (there are 2 private schools, serving 614 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in 61701, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 61701, IL are Safe School Program, Washington Elementary School and Oakland Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 61701 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 61701, IL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best 61701, IL Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Safe School Program
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
201 E Grove St Ste 300
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 888-5120
Gr: 7-12
Rank: #22.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1201 E Washington St
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 829-7034
Gr: K-5 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Oakland Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1605 E Oakland Ave
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 662-4302
Gr: K-5 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #44.
Bloomington High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1202 E Locust St
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 828-5201
Gr: 9-12 | 1,369 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Bent Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
904 N Roosevelt Ave
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 828-4315
Gr: K-5 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Irving Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
602 W Jackson St
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 827-8091
Gr: K-5 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #77.
Regional Alop School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
201 E Grove St Ste 300
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 888-5120
Gr: 7-12
Rank: #88.
Bloomington Jr High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
901 Colton Ave
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 827-0086
Gr: 6-8 | 1,050 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #99.
Sheridan Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1403 W Walnut St
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 828-2359
Gr: K-5 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: n/an/a
Bloomington Area Career Center
Vocational School
1202 E Locust St
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 829-8671
Gr: 10-12
Rank: n/an/a
Sarah A Raymond School Of Early Education
1402 W Olive St
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 827-0308
Gr: PK | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 73%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 61701, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in 61701, IL include Safe School Program, Washington Elementary School and Oakland Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 61701?
11 public schools are located in 61701.
What percentage of students in 61701 go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in 61701 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 61701?
61701 public schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

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