For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,395 students in 61701, IL.
The top ranked public high schools in 61701, IL are Safe School Program, Bloomington High School and Regional Alop School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 61701 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in 61701, IL have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 61701 have a Graduation Rate of 79%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Bloomington High School, with 79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61701, IL Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Safe School Program
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
408 W Washington St
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 888-5120
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 888-5120
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
Bloomington High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1202 E Locust St
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 828-5201
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 828-5201
Grades: 9-12
| 1,395 students
Rank: #33.
Regional Alop School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
201 E Grove St Ste 300
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 888-5120
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 888-5120
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Bloomington Area Career Center
Vocational School
1202 E Locust St
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 829-8671
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 829-8671
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
61701, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Regional Alternative School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
408 W Washington
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 828-5807
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 828-5807
Grades: 9-12
| 151 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 61701, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in 61701, IL include Safe School Program, Bloomington High School and Regional Alop School.
How many public high schools are located in 61701?
4 public high schools are located in 61701.
What is the racial composition of students in 61701?
61701 public high schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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