For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 2,166 students in 61832, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 61832, IL are Northeast Elementary Magnet School, Liberty Elementary School and Mark Denman Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 61832 have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in 61832, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61832, IL Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northeast Elementary Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1330 E English St
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 444-3050
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 444-3050
Gr: K-6 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #22.
Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
20 E Liberty Ln
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 444-3000
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 444-3000
Gr: K-4 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #33.
Mark Denman Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
930 Colfax Dr
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 444-3200
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 444-3200
Gr: K-4 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #44.
Kenneth D Bailey Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
502 E Main St
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 477-0302
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 477-0302
Gr: 5-12
Rank: #55.
Edison Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2101 N Vermilion St
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 444-3350
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 444-3350
Gr: PK-4 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #66.
South View Upper Elementary School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
133 E 9th St
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 444-1800
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 444-1800
Gr: 5-6 | 664 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: n/an/a
Vermilion Co Detention Center
Alternative School
150 Sager St
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 431-6691
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 431-6691
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 61832, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 61832, IL include Northeast Elementary Magnet School, Liberty Elementary School and Mark Denman Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 61832?
7 public elementary schools are located in 61832.
What is the racial composition of students in 61832?
61832 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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