For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 694 students in 61834, IL.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 61834 have an average reading proficiency score of 11% (versus the Illinois public elementary schools of 30%).
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61834, IL Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Southwest Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
14794 Catlin Tilton Rd
Danville, IL 61834
(217) 444-3500
Danville, IL 61834
(217) 444-3500
Grades: PK-4
| 382 students
Rank: #22.
Meade Park Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
200 S Kansas Ave
Danville, IL 61834
(217) 444-1925
Danville, IL 61834
(217) 444-1925
Grades: K-4
| 312 students
Rank: n/an/a
Middlefork School Rssp
Alternative School
15009 Catlin Tilton Rd
Danville, IL 61834
(217) 443-8273
Danville, IL 61834
(217) 443-8273
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Middlefork School Taoep
Alternative School
15009 Catlin Tilton Rd
Danville, IL 61834
(217) 443-8273
Danville, IL 61834
(217) 443-8273
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
61834, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Danville Correctional Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
3820 East Main St
Danville, IL 61834
(217) 446-0441
Danville, IL 61834
(217) 446-0441
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Middlefork School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
15009 Catlin Tilton Rd
Danville, IL 61834
(217) 443-8273
Danville, IL 61834
(217) 443-8273
Grades: PK-12
| 15 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 61834, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 61834, IL include Southwest Elementary School and Meade Park Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 61834?
4 public elementary schools are located in 61834.
What is the racial composition of students in 61834?
61834 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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