For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,395 students in 61701, IL.
The top-ranked public high schools in 61701, IL are Safe School Program, Bloomington High School and Regional Alop School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 61701 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in 61701, IL have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 61701 have a Graduation Rate of 79%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Bloomington High School, with 79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61701, IL Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Safe School Program
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
408 W Washington St
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 888-5120
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 888-5120
Gr: 7-12
Rank: #22.
Bloomington High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1202 E Locust St
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 828-5201
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 828-5201
Gr: 9-12 | 1,395 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
Regional Alop School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
201 E Grove St Ste 300
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 888-5120
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 888-5120
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
Bloomington Area Career Center
Vocational School
1202 E Locust St
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 829-8671
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 829-8671
Gr: 11-12
61701, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Regional Alternative School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
408 W Washington
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 828-5807
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 828-5807
Gr: 9-12 | 151 students Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 61701, IL?
The top-ranked public high schools in 61701, IL include Safe School Program, Bloomington High School and Regional Alop School.
How many public high schools are located in 61701?
4 public high schools are located in 61701.
What is the racial composition of students in 61701?
61701 public high schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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