For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,558 students in 61356, IL (there are , serving 93 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 61356, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 61356, IL are Lincoln Elementary School, Princeton High School and Logan Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 61356 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 61356, IL have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 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 61356, IL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
501 S Euclid Ave
Princeton, IL 61356
(815) 875-1164
Princeton, IL 61356
(815) 875-1164
Grades: 3-4
| 222 students
Rank: #22.
Princeton High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
103 S Euclid Ave
Princeton, IL 61356
(815) 875-3308
Princeton, IL 61356
(815) 875-3308
Grades: 9-12
| 486 students
Rank: #33.
Logan Jr High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
302 W Central Ave
Princeton, IL 61356
(815) 875-6415
Princeton, IL 61356
(815) 875-6415
Grades: 5-8
| 413 students
Rank: n/an/a
220 E Lasalle St
Princeton, IL 61356
(815) 872-9741
Princeton, IL 61356
(815) 872-9741
Grades: PK-K
| 230 students
Rank: n/an/a
725 W Putnam St
Princeton, IL 61356
(815) 875-4417
Princeton, IL 61356
(815) 875-4417
Grades: K-3
| 207 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 61356, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 61356, IL include Lincoln Elementary School, Princeton High School and Logan Jr High School.
How many public schools are located in 61356?
5 public schools are located in 61356.
What percentage of students in 61356 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 61356 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 61356?
61356 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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