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Best 61832 Illinois Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 4,159 students in 61832, IL (there are 4 private schools, serving 397 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 61832, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 61832, IL are Northeast Elementary Magnet School, Liberty Elementary School and North Ridge Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 61832 have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 61832, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best 61832, IL Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northeast Elementary Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1330 E English St
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 444-3050
Gr: K-6 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #22.
Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
20 E Liberty Ln
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 444-3000
Gr: K-4 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #33.
North Ridge Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1619 N Jackson St
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 444-3400
Gr: 7-8 | 740 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #44.
Mark Denman Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
930 Colfax Dr
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 444-3200
Gr: K-4 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #55.
Danville High School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
202 E Fairchild St
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 444-1504
Gr: 9-12 | 1,253 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #66.
Kenneth D Bailey Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
502 E Main St
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 477-0302
Gr: 5-12
Rank: #77.
Edison Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2101 N Vermilion St
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 444-3350
Gr: PK-4 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #88.
South View Upper Elementary School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
133 E 9th St
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 444-1800
Gr: 5-6 | 664 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: n/an/a
Vermilion Co Area Vocational Cent
Vocational School
2000 E Main St
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 443-8742
Gr: 11-12
Rank: n/an/a
Vermilion Co Detention Center
Alternative School
150 Sager St
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 431-6691
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Vermilion Voc Educational Deliver System
Vocational School
2000 E Main 110 Lh
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 443-8742
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 61832, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in 61832, IL include Northeast Elementary Magnet School, Liberty Elementary School and North Ridge Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 61832?
11 public schools are located in 61832.
What percentage of students in 61832 go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 61832 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 61832?
61832 public schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

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