For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 2,471 students in 61021, IL (there are , serving 524 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in 61021, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 61021, IL are Madison School, Reagan Middle School and Dixon High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 61021 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 61021, IL have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61021, IL Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Madison School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
618 Division St
Dixon, IL 61021
(815) 934-9662
Dixon, IL 61021
(815) 934-9662
Gr: 4-5 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Reagan Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
620 Division St
Dixon, IL 61021
(815) 253-4966
Dixon, IL 61021
(815) 253-4966
Gr: 6-8 | 577 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Dixon High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 Lincoln Statue Dr
Dixon, IL 61021
(815) 453-4966
Dixon, IL 61021
(815) 453-4966
Gr: 9-12 | 755 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
800 4th Ave
Dixon, IL 61021
(815) 934-9661
Dixon, IL 61021
(815) 934-9661
Gr: 2-3 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: n/an/a
Lee Cty Sped-life Skills (2-5 Gra
Special Education School
620 Division St
Dixon, IL 61021
(815) 284-6651
Dixon, IL 61021
(815) 284-6651
Rank: n/an/a
Lee Cty Sped-life Skills (6-8 Gra
Special Education School
620 Division St
Dixon, IL 61021
(815) 284-6651
Dixon, IL 61021
(815) 284-6651
Rank: n/an/a
Lee Cty Sped-life Skills (9-12 Gr
Special Education School
300 Lincoln Statue Dr
Dixon, IL 61021
(815) 284-6651
Dixon, IL 61021
(815) 284-6651
Rank: n/an/a
Lee Cty Sped-transitions
Special Education School
300 Lincoln Statue Dr
Dixon, IL 61021
(815) 284-6651
Dixon, IL 61021
(815) 284-6651
Rank: n/an/a
703 E Morgan St
Dixon, IL 61021
(815) 934-9660
Dixon, IL 61021
(815) 934-9660
Gr: PK-1 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
61021, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Dixon Correctional Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
2600 North Brinton Ave
Dixon, IL 61021
(815) 288-5561
Dixon, IL 61021
(815) 288-5561
Gr: 12
207 Pope St
Dixon, IL 61021
(815) 251-4412
Dixon, IL 61021
(815) 251-4412
Gr: K-8 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 61021, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 61021, IL include Madison School, Reagan Middle School and Dixon High School.
How many public schools are located in 61021?
10 public schools are located in 61021.
What percentage of students in 61021 go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in 61021 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 61021?
61021 public schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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