For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 663 students in 61523, IL.
The top ranked public high schools in 61523, IL are Ivc Learning Center and Il Valley Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 61523 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in 61523, IL have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 61523 have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is equal to the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Il Valley Central High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61523, IL Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ivc Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1057 N 2nd St
Chillicothe, IL 61523
(309) 274-5418
Chillicothe, IL 61523
(309) 274-5418
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
Il Valley Central High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1300 W Sycamore St
Chillicothe, IL 61523
(309) 274-5481
Chillicothe, IL 61523
(309) 274-5481
Grades: 9-12
| 663 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ivc Transition Center
Alternative School
1008 N 4th St
Chillicothe, IL 61523
(309) 243-4353
Chillicothe, IL 61523
(309) 243-4353
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 61523, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in 61523, IL include Ivc Learning Center and Il Valley Central High School.
How many public high schools are located in 61523?
3 public high schools are located in 61523.
What is the racial composition of students in 61523?
61523 public high schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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