For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,489 students in 61523, IL (there are , serving 151 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in 61523, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 61523, IL are South Elementary School, Ivc Learning Center and Chillicothe Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 61523 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 61523, IL have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61523, IL Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
616 W Hickory St
Chillicothe, IL 61523
(309) 274-4841
Chillicothe, IL 61523
(309) 274-4841
Gr: PK-3 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Ivc Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1057 N 2nd St
Chillicothe, IL 61523
(309) 274-5418
Chillicothe, IL 61523
(309) 274-5418
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #33.
Chillicothe Jr High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
914 W Truitt Ave
Chillicothe, IL 61523
(309) 274-6266
Chillicothe, IL 61523
(309) 274-6266
Gr: 6-8 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
Chillicothe Elementary Center
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
914 W Truitt Ave
Chillicothe, IL 61523
(309) 274-6266
Chillicothe, IL 61523
(309) 274-6266
Gr: 4-5 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #55.
Il Valley Central High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1300 W Sycamore St
Chillicothe, IL 61523
(309) 274-5481
Chillicothe, IL 61523
(309) 274-5481
Gr: 9-12 | 663 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
Ivc Transition Center
Alternative School
1008 N 4th St
Chillicothe, IL 61523
(309) 243-4353
Chillicothe, IL 61523
(309) 243-4353
Gr: 9-12
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 61523, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in 61523, IL include South Elementary School, Ivc Learning Center and Chillicothe Jr High School.
How many public schools are located in 61523?
6 public schools are located in 61523.
What percentage of students in 61523 go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in 61523 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 61523?
61523 public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).