Best 61443 Illinois Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,132 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 56% (majority Hispanic).

Best 61443, IL Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wethersfield Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
439 Willard St
Kewanee, IL 61443
(309) 853-4800
Gr: PK-6 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Irving Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
609 W Central Blvd
Kewanee, IL 61443
(309) 853-3013
Gr: 2-3 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
215 E Central Blvd
Kewanee, IL 61443
(309) 853-4290
Gr: 4-6 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: n/an/a
1401 Lake St
Kewanee, IL 61443
(309) 852-2449
Gr: K-1 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 43%

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 56% (majority Hispanic).

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