For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 619 students in 61277, IL.
The top-ranked public schools in 61277, IL are Plt Middle School, Prophetstown Elementary School and Prophetstown High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 61277 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 61277, 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 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61277, IL Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Plt Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
38 Ferry St
Prophetstown, IL 61277
(815) 537-5084
Prophetstown, IL 61277
(815) 537-5084
Gr: 6-8 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Prophetstown Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
301 W 3rd St
Prophetstown, IL 61277
(815) 537-2345
Prophetstown, IL 61277
(815) 537-2345
Gr: PK-3 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Prophetstown High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
310 W Riverside Dr
Prophetstown, IL 61277
(815) 537-5161
Prophetstown, IL 61277
(815) 537-5161
Gr: 9-12 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
61277, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Bi-county Sp Ed-ecse Prophetstown (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
301 W 3rd St
Prophetstown, IL 61277
(815) 537-2345
Prophetstown, IL 61277
(815) 537-2345
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 61277, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in 61277, IL include Plt Middle School, Prophetstown Elementary School and Prophetstown High School.
How many public schools are located in 61277?
3 public schools are located in 61277.
What is the racial composition of students in 61277?
61277 public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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