For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,054 students in 61801, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 61801, IL are Leal Elementary School, Yankee Ridge Elementary School and Urbana Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 61801 have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 11% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in 61801, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61801, IL Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Leal Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
312 W Oregon St
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 384-3618
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 384-3618
Gr: K-5 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #22.
Yankee Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2102 S Anderson St
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 384-3608
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 384-3608
Gr: K-5 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #33.
Urbana Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1201 S Vine St
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 384-3685
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 384-3685
Gr: 6-8 | 911 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #44.
Wiley Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1602 S Anderson St
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 384-3670
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 384-3670
Gr: K-5
Rank: #55.
M L King Jr Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1108 Fairview Ave
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 384-3675
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 384-3675
Gr: K-5 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: n/an/a
Urbana Gerber School
Alternative School
1301 N Cunnigham Ave
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 367-4064
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 367-4064
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 61801, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 61801, IL include Leal Elementary School, Yankee Ridge Elementary School and Urbana Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 61801?
6 public elementary schools are located in 61801.
What is the racial composition of students in 61801?
61801 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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