For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,765 students in 61727, IL (there are 1 private school, serving 19 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 61727, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 61727, IL are Clinton Elementary School, Clinton Jr High School and Clinton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 61727 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 61727, IL have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61727, IL Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clinton Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
680 Illini Dr
Clinton, IL 61727
(217) 935-6218
Clinton, IL 61727
(217) 935-6218
Gr: 2-5 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Clinton Jr High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
701 Illini Dr
Clinton, IL 61727
(217) 935-2103
Clinton, IL 61727
(217) 935-2103
Gr: 6-8 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Clinton High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1200 State Route 54 W
Clinton, IL 61727
(217) 935-8337
Clinton, IL 61727
(217) 935-8337
Gr: 9-12 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
905 E Main St
Clinton, IL 61727
(217) 935-2987
Clinton, IL 61727
(217) 935-2987
Gr: PK-1 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: n/an/a
407 S Jackson St
Clinton, IL 61727
(217) 935-6383
Clinton, IL 61727
(217) 935-6383
Gr: PK-1 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 61727, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in 61727, IL include Clinton Elementary School, Clinton Jr High School and Clinton High School.
How many public schools are located in 61727?
5 public schools are located in 61727.
What percentage of students in 61727 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 61727 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 61727?
61727 public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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