For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 957 students in 61252, IL (there are , serving 275 private students). 78% of all K-12 students in 61252, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 61252, IL are Fulton Elementary School, Fulton High School and River Bend Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 61252 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 61252, IL have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61252, IL Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fulton Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1301 7th Ave
Fulton, IL 61252
(815) 589-2900
Fulton, IL 61252
(815) 589-2900
Gr: K-5 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Fulton High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1207 12th St
Fulton, IL 61252
(815) 589-3511
Fulton, IL 61252
(815) 589-3511
Gr: 9-12 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
River Bend Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
415 12th St
Fulton, IL 61252
(815) 589-2611
Fulton, IL 61252
(815) 589-2611
Gr: 6-8 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
1217 14th St
Fulton, IL 61252
(815) 589-2309
Fulton, IL 61252
(815) 589-2309
Gr: PK | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 61252, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in 61252, IL include Fulton Elementary School, Fulton High School and River Bend Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 61252?
4 public schools are located in 61252.
What percentage of students in 61252 go to public school?
78% of all K-12 students in 61252 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 61252?
61252 public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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