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Best 61350 Illinois Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 3,504 students in 61350, IL (there are 1 private school, serving 165 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 61350, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 61350, IL are Mckinley Elementary School, Rutland Elementary School and Wallace Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 61350 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 61350, IL have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best 61350, IL Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mckinley Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1320 State St
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 433-1907
Gr: PK-4 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Rutland Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3231 N Il Route 71
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 433-2949
Gr: PK-8 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Wallace Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1463 N 33rd Rd
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 433-2986
Gr: PK-8 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1709 Columbus St
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 434-0726
Gr: PK-4 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #55.
Deer Park C C Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2350 E 1025th Rd
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 434-6930
Gr: K-8 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #66.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1110 W Main St
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 434-1250
Gr: PK-4 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #77.
Ottawa Township High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
211 E Main St
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 433-1323
Gr: 9-12 | 1,223 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #88.
Central Intermediate School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
711 E Mckinley Rd
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 433-3761
Gr: 5-6 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #99.
Shepherd Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
701 E Mckinley Rd
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 433-1133
Gr: 7-8 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: n/an/a
Lasalle Co Detention Center 6-8
Alternative School
707 Etna Rd
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 434-8300
Gr: 6-8
Rank: n/an/a
Lasalle Co Detention Center 9-12
Alternative School
707 Etna Rd
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 434-8300
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Lmp Regional Office Of Education
Alternative School
119 W Madison St Ste 102
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 434-0780
Gr: 4-12
Rank: n/an/a
Roe 35 Regional Work Study Progra
Alternative School
321 W Main St
Ottawa, IL 61350
(815) 258-4765
Gr: 12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 61350, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in 61350, IL include Mckinley Elementary School, Rutland Elementary School and Wallace Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 61350?
13 public schools are located in 61350.
What percentage of students in 61350 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 61350 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 61350?
61350 public schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

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