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Best 61761 Illinois Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 8,720 students in 61761, IL (there are 4 private schools, serving 584 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 61761, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 61761, IL are Grove Elementary School, Ybmc Charter School and Prairieland Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 61761 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 61761, IL have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best 61761, IL Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Grove Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1101 Airport Rd
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 557-4417
Gr: K-5 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Ybmc Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
360 Wylie Dr Ste 305
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 454-3898
Gr: 11-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #33.
Prairieland Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1300 E Raab Rd
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 557-4424
Gr: K-5 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #44.
Normal Community High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3900 E Raab Rd
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 557-4401
Gr: 9-12 | 2,079 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #55.
Glenn Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
306 Glenn Ave
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 557-4418
Gr: K-5 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #66.
Normal Community West High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
501 N Parkside Rd
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 557-4402
Gr: 9-12 | 1,590 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #77.
Colene Hoose Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
600 Grandview Dr
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 557-4414
Gr: K-5 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #88.
Chiddix Jr High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
300 S Walnut St
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 557-4405
Gr: 6-8 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #99.
Parkside Jr High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
101 N Parkside Rd
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 557-4408
Gr: 6-8 | 598 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1010.
Fairview Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
416 Fairview St
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 557-4415
Gr: K-5 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1111.
Sugar Creek Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
200 N Towanda Ave
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 557-4425
Gr: PK-5 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1212.
Kingsley Jr High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
303 Kingsley St
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 557-4407
Gr: 6-8 | 730 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1313.
Parkside Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1900 W College Ave
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 557-4422
Gr: PK-5 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1414.
Oakdale Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
601 S Adelaide St
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 557-4421
Gr: K-5 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: n/an/a
Central Illinois Bridge Academy
Alternative School
2000 Jacobssen Dr
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 888-5120
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
Eugene Field School
412 E Cypress St
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 557-4440
Gr: 12
Rank: n/an/a
Mcclean Co Detention Center
Alternative School
903 N Main St
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 888-5550
Gr: 6-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 61761, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in 61761, IL include Grove Elementary School, Ybmc Charter School and Prairieland Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 61761?
17 public schools are located in 61761.
What percentage of students in 61761 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 61761 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 61761?
61761 public schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

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