For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 900 students in 61953, IL (there are , serving 36 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 61953, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 61953, IL are North Ward Elementary School, East Prairie Middle School and Tuscola High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 61953 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 61953, IL have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61953, IL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Ward Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1201 N Prairie St
Tuscola, IL 61953
(217) 253-2712
Tuscola, IL 61953
(217) 253-2712
Grades: PK-4
| 326 students
Rank: #22.
East Prairie Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
409 S Prairie St
Tuscola, IL 61953
(217) 253-2828
Tuscola, IL 61953
(217) 253-2828
Grades: 5-8
| 278 students
Rank: #33.
Tuscola High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 S Prairie St
Tuscola, IL 61953
(217) 253-2377
Tuscola, IL 61953
(217) 253-2377
Grades: 9-12
| 296 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 61953, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 61953, IL include North Ward Elementary School, East Prairie Middle School and Tuscola High School.
How many public schools are located in 61953?
3 public schools are located in 61953.
What percentage of students in 61953 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 61953 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 61953?
61953 public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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