For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 967 students in 61802, IL (there are 2 private schools, serving 84 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 61802, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 61802, IL are Thomas Paine Elementary School and Dr Preston L Williams Jr Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 61802 have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 9% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 61802, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61802, IL Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thomas Paine Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1801 James Cherry Dr
Urbana, IL 61802
(217) 384-3602
Urbana, IL 61802
(217) 384-3602
Gr: K-5 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #22.
Dr Preston L Williams Jr Elementary School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2102 E Washington St
Urbana, IL 61802
(217) 384-3628
Urbana, IL 61802
(217) 384-3628
Gr: K-5 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: n/an/a
Champaign Co Detention Center
Alternative School
400 Art Bartell Rd
Urbana, IL 61802
(217) 384-3780
Urbana, IL 61802
(217) 384-3780
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
400 Art Bartell Rd
Urbana, IL 61802
(217) 384-3780
Urbana, IL 61802
(217) 384-3780
Gr: 6-11
Rank: n/an/a
2202 E Washington St
Urbana, IL 61802
(217) 384-3616
Urbana, IL 61802
(217) 384-3616
Gr: PK | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 61802, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in 61802, IL include Thomas Paine Elementary School and Dr Preston L Williams Jr Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 61802?
5 public schools are located in 61802.
What percentage of students in 61802 go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 61802 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 61802?
61802 public schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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