For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 352 students in 61740, IL (there are , serving 14 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 61740, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 61740, IL are Livingston Co Crossroads Academy, Livingston County Academy and Flanagan-cornell High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 61740 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 61740, IL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61740, IL Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Livingston Co Crossroads Academy
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
205 N Adams St
Flanagan, IL 61740
(815) 844-5749
Flanagan, IL 61740
(815) 844-5749
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Livingston County Academy
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
205 N Adams St
Flanagan, IL 61740
(815) 844-7115
Flanagan, IL 61740
(815) 844-7115
Rank: #33.
Flanagan-cornell High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
202 E Falcon Hwy
Flanagan, IL 61740
(815) 796-2291
Flanagan, IL 61740
(815) 796-2291
Gr: 9-12 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Flanagan Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
202 E Falcon Hwy
Flanagan, IL 61740
(815) 796-2261
Flanagan, IL 61740
(815) 796-2261
Gr: PK-8 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
61740, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 367
Flanagan, IL 61740
(815) 796-2291
Flanagan, IL 61740
(815) 796-2291
Gr: 9-12 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 61740, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in 61740, IL include Livingston Co Crossroads Academy, Livingston County Academy and Flanagan-cornell High School.
How many public schools are located in 61740?
4 public schools are located in 61740.
What percentage of students in 61740 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 61740 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 61740?
61740 public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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