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Best 61244 Illinois Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 4,365 students in 61244, IL (there are 5 private schools, serving 2,531 private students). 63% of all K-12 students in 61244, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 61244, IL are Ridgewood Elementary School, Northeast Jr High School and Hillcrest Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 61244 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 61244, IL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best 61244, IL Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ridgewood Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
814 30th Ave
East Moline, IL 61244
(309) 755-1585
Gr: K-4 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #22.
Northeast Jr High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4280 4th Ave
East Moline, IL 61244
(309) 203-1300
Gr: 6-8 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
Hillcrest Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
451 22nd Ave
East Moline, IL 61244
(309) 755-7621
Gr: K-4 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #44.
United Twp High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1275 Avenue Of The Cities
East Moline, IL 61244
(309) 752-1633
Gr: 9-12 | 1,862 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #55.
Glenview Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3100 7th St
East Moline, IL 61244
(309) 755-1919
Gr: 5-8 | 1,092 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #66.
Black Hawk Area Special Educational Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4680 / 11th St
East Moline, IL 61244
(309) 792-6100
Rank: #77.
Wells Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
490 Avenue Of The Cities
East Moline, IL 61244
(309) 796-1251
Gr: K-4 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: n/an/a
Achieve Program
Special Education School
4670 11th St
East Moline, IL 61244
(309) 796-2500
Rank: n/an/a
Black Hawk Area Dhh Program
Special Education School
4670 11th St
East Moline, IL 61244
(309) 796-2500
Rank: n/an/a
East Moline Early Learning Center
3100 4th Ave
East Moline, IL 61244
(309) 865-6900
Gr: PK | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: n/an/a
United Twp Area Career Center
Vocational School
1275 Avenue Of The Cities
East Moline, IL 61244
(309) 752-1691
Gr: 11-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 61244, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in 61244, IL include Ridgewood Elementary School, Northeast Jr High School and Hillcrest Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 61244?
11 public schools are located in 61244.
What percentage of students in 61244 go to public school?
63% of all K-12 students in 61244 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 61244?
61244 public schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

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