For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 2,801 students in 61820, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 61820, IL are Bottenfield Elementary School, South Side Elementary School and Edison Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 61820 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in 61820, IL have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61820, IL Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bottenfield Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1801 S Prospect Ave
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 351-3807
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 351-3807
Grades: K-5
| 439 students
Rank: #22.
South Side Elementary School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
715 S New St
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 351-3890
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 351-3890
Grades: K-5
| 290 students
Rank: #33.
Edison Middle School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
306 W Green St
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 351-3771
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 351-3771
Grades: 6-8
| 646 students
Rank: #44.
Washington Elementary School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
606 E Grove St
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 351-3901
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 351-3901
Grades: K-5
| 372 students
Rank: #55.
R E A D Y Program
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
45 E University Ave
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 239-0322
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 239-0322
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: #66.
Franklin Middle School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
817 N Harris Ave
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 351-3819
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 351-3819
Grades: 6-8
| 632 students
Rank: #77.
Stratton Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
902 N Randolph St
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 373-7330
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 373-7330
Grades: K-5
| 422 students
Rank: n/an/a
Actions Program
Alternative School
402 N Randolph St
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 351-3701
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 351-3701
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
61820, Illinois 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Education For Employment Sys 330 High School (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
3 Henson Place
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 355-1382
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 355-1382
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
R E A D Y Middle School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
512 W Church Street
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 239-0322
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 239-0322
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 61820, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 61820, IL include Bottenfield Elementary School, South Side Elementary School and Edison Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 61820?
8 public elementary schools are located in 61820.
What is the racial composition of students in 61820?
61820 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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