For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 138 students in 61516, IL.
The top ranked public elementary school in 61516, IL is Roanoke-benson Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary school in zipcode 61516 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in 61516, IL have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61516, IL Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Roanoke-benson Jr High School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
131 W Reiter St
Benson, IL 61516
(309) 394-2233
Benson, IL 61516
(309) 394-2233
Grades: 5-8
| 138 students
61516, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Wcsea-benson (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
131 S Reiter St
Benson, IL 61516
(309) 367-4901
Benson, IL 61516
(309) 367-4901
Grades: 5-8
| 3 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 61516, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 61516, IL include Roanoke-benson Jr High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 61516?
1 public elementary schools are located in 61516.
What is the racial composition of students in 61516?
61516 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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