For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 310 students in 61561, IL (there are , serving 35 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in 61561, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 61561, IL are Sowers Elementary School and Roanoke-benson High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 61561 have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 61561, IL have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61561, IL Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sowers Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
202 W High St
Roanoke, IL 61561
(309) 923-6241
Roanoke, IL 61561
(309) 923-6241
Gr: K-4 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Roanoke-benson High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
208 W High St
Roanoke, IL 61561
(309) 923-8401
Roanoke, IL 61561
(309) 923-8401
Gr: 9-12 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
61561, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Wcsea-sowers-k-4 (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
202 W High St
Roanoke, IL 61561
(309) 367-4901
Roanoke, IL 61561
(309) 367-4901
Gr: 2 | 4 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 61561, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in 61561, IL include Sowers Elementary School and Roanoke-benson High School.
How many public schools are located in 61561?
3 public schools are located in 61561.
What percentage of students in 61561 go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in 61561 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 61561?
61561 public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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