For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,154 students in 61443, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 61443, IL are Wethersfield Elementary School, Irving Elementary School and Central Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 61443 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in 61443, IL have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61443, IL Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wethersfield Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
439 Willard St
Kewanee, IL 61443
(309) 853-4800
Kewanee, IL 61443
(309) 853-4800
Gr: PK-6 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Irving Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
609 W Central Blvd
Kewanee, IL 61443
(309) 853-3013
Kewanee, IL 61443
(309) 853-3013
Gr: 2-3 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
215 E Central Blvd
Kewanee, IL 61443
(309) 853-4290
Kewanee, IL 61443
(309) 853-4290
Gr: 4-6 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: n/an/a
1401 Lake St
Kewanee, IL 61443
(309) 852-2449
Kewanee, IL 61443
(309) 852-2449
Gr: K-1 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
61443, Illinois 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Franklin School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
600 N Lexington Ave
Kewanee, IL 61443
(309) 853-3013
Kewanee, IL 61443
(309) 853-3013
Gr: 4-9 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 61443, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 61443, IL include Wethersfield Elementary School, Irving Elementary School and Central Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 61443?
4 public elementary schools are located in 61443.
What is the racial composition of students in 61443?
61443 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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