For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 3,794 students in 61761, IL.
The top ranked public high schools in 61761, IL are Ybmc Charter School, Normal Community High School and Normal Community West High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 61761 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in 61761, IL have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 61761 have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Normal Community West High School, with 95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61761, IL Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ybmc Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
360 Wylie Dr Ste 305
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 454-3898
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 454-3898
Grades: 11-12
| 24 students
Rank: #22.
Normal Community High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3900 E Raab Rd
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 557-4401
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 557-4401
Grades: 9-12
| 2,111 students
Rank: #33.
Normal Community West High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
501 N Parkside Rd
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 557-4402
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 557-4402
Grades: 9-12
| 1,659 students
Rank: n/an/a
Central Illinois Bridge Academy
Alternative School
2000 Jacobssen Dr
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 888-5120
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 888-5120
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
412 E Cypress St
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 557-4440
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 557-4440
Grades: 12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Mcclean Co Detention Center
Alternative School
903 N Main St
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 888-5550
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 888-5550
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 61761, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in 61761, IL include Ybmc Charter School, Normal Community High School and Normal Community West High School.
How many public high schools are located in 61761?
6 public high schools are located in 61761.
What is the racial composition of students in 61761?
61761 public high schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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