For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,191 students in 61301, IL.
The top ranked public high school in 61301, IL is La Salle-peru Twp High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 61301 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in 61301, IL have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 61301 have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is La Salle-peru Twp High School, with 83% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61301, IL Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
La Salle-peru Twp High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
541 Chartres St
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-1721
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-1721
Grades: 9-12
| 1,191 students
61301, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
297 N 33rd Rd
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-2933
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-2933
Grades: K-8
| 169 students
La Salle-peru Area Career Center (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
542 Chartres St
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-2454
La Salle, IL 61301
(815) 223-2454
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 61301, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in 61301, IL include La Salle-peru Twp High School.
How many public high schools are located in 61301?
1 public high schools are located in 61301.
What is the racial composition of students in 61301?
61301 public high schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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