For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,103 students in 60942, IL.
The top ranked public schools in 60942, IL are John Greer Elementary School, Hoopeston Area Middle School and Hoopeston Area High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 60942 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 60942, IL have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60942, IL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
John Greer Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
609 W Main St
Hoopeston, IL 60942
(217) 283-6667
Hoopeston, IL 60942
(217) 283-6667
Grades: 3-5
| 244 students
Rank: #22.
Hoopeston Area Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
615 E Orange St
Hoopeston, IL 60942
(217) 283-6664
Hoopeston, IL 60942
(217) 283-6664
Grades: 6-8
| 232 students
Rank: #33.
Hoopeston Area High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
615 E Orange St
Hoopeston, IL 60942
(217) 283-6662
Hoopeston, IL 60942
(217) 283-6662
Grades: 9-12
| 330 students
Rank: n/an/a
500 S 4th St
Hoopeston, IL 60942
(217) 283-6665
Hoopeston, IL 60942
(217) 283-6665
Grades: PK-2
| 297 students
60942, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
609 E Honeywell Ave
Hoopeston, IL 60942
(217) 283-6666
Hoopeston, IL 60942
(217) 283-6666
Grades: 3-4
| 205 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 60942, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 60942, IL include John Greer Elementary School, Hoopeston Area Middle School and Hoopeston Area High School.
How many public schools are located in 60942?
4 public schools are located in 60942.
What is the racial composition of students in 60942?
60942 public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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