For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 444 students in 61348, IL (there are 1 private school, serving 191 private students). 71% of all K-12 students in 61348, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 61348, IL are Lincoln Elementary School and Washington Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 61348 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 61348, IL have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61348, IL Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
755 Bennett Ave
Oglesby, IL 61348
(815) 883-9297
Oglesby, IL 61348
(815) 883-9297
Gr: PK-5 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
212 W Walnut St
Oglesby, IL 61348
(815) 883-3517
Oglesby, IL 61348
(815) 883-3517
Gr: 6-8 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 61348, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in 61348, IL include Lincoln Elementary School and Washington Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 61348?
2 public schools are located in 61348.
What percentage of students in 61348 go to public school?
71% of all K-12 students in 61348 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 61348?
61348 public schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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