For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 536 students in 61728, IL.
The top ranked public schools in 61728, IL are Ridgeview High School, Ridgeview Elementary School and Ridgeview Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 61728 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 61728, IL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61728, IL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ridgeview High School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
202 E Wood St
Colfax, IL 61728
(309) 723-2951
Colfax, IL 61728
(309) 723-2951
Grades: 9-12
| 169 students
Rank: #22.
Ridgeview Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 S Harrison St
Colfax, IL 61728
(309) 723-6531
Colfax, IL 61728
(309) 723-6531
Grades: PK-5
| 252 students
Rank: #33.
Ridgeview Jr High School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
202 E Wood St
Colfax, IL 61728
(309) 723-2951
Colfax, IL 61728
(309) 723-2951
Grades: 6-8
| 115 students
61728, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
202 E Wood
Colfax, IL 61728
(309) 723-2951
Colfax, IL 61728
(309) 723-2951
Grades: 9-12
| 244 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 61728, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 61728, IL include Ridgeview High School, Ridgeview Elementary School and Ridgeview Jr High School.
How many public schools are located in 61728?
3 public schools are located in 61728.
What is the racial composition of students in 61728?
61728 public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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