For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 757 students in 60942, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 60942, IL are John Greer Elementary School and Hoopeston Area Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 60942 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in 60942, IL have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60942, IL Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
John Greer Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
609 W Main St
Hoopeston, IL 60942
(217) 283-6667
Hoopeston, IL 60942
(217) 283-6667
Gr: 3-5 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Hoopeston Area Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
615 E Orange St
Hoopeston, IL 60942
(217) 283-6664
Hoopeston, IL 60942
(217) 283-6664
Gr: 6-8 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: n/an/a
500 S 4th St
Hoopeston, IL 60942
(217) 283-6665
Hoopeston, IL 60942
(217) 283-6665
Gr: PK-2 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 60942, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 60942, IL include John Greer Elementary School and Hoopeston Area Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 60942?
3 public elementary schools are located in 60942.
What is the racial composition of students in 60942?
60942 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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