For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 205 students in 61956, IL.
The top-ranked public high school in 61956, IL is Villa Grove High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 61956 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in 61956, IL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 61956 have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Villa Grove High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61956, IL Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Villa Grove High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 N Sycamore St
Villa Grove, IL 61956
(217) 832-2321
Villa Grove, IL 61956
(217) 832-2321
Gr: 9-12 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 61956, IL?
The top-ranked public high schools in 61956, IL include Villa Grove High School.
How many public high schools are located in 61956?
1 public high schools are located in 61956.
What is the racial composition of students in 61956?
61956 public high schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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