For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,366 students in 61244, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 61244, IL are East Moline Education Center, Ridgewood Elementary School and Northeast Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 61244 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in 61244, IL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public elementary school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61244, IL Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Moline Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3555 19th St
East Moline, IL 61244
(309) 792-3749
East Moline, IL 61244
(309) 792-3749
Gr: 6-8
Rank: #22.
Ridgewood Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
814 30th Ave
East Moline, IL 61244
(309) 755-1585
East Moline, IL 61244
(309) 755-1585
Gr: K-4 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #33.
Northeast Jr High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4280 4th Ave
East Moline, IL 61244
(309) 203-1300
East Moline, IL 61244
(309) 203-1300
Gr: 6-8 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #44.
Hillcrest Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
451 22nd Ave
East Moline, IL 61244
(309) 755-7621
East Moline, IL 61244
(309) 755-7621
Gr: K-4 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #55.
Glenview Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3100 7th St
East Moline, IL 61244
(309) 755-1919
East Moline, IL 61244
(309) 755-1919
Gr: 5-8 | 1,112 student Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #66.
Wells Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
490 Avenue Of The Cities
East Moline, IL 61244
(309) 796-1251
East Moline, IL 61244
(309) 796-1251
Gr: K-4 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
61244, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Black Hawk Ed Center (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
4680 11th St
East Moline, IL 61244
(309) 743-1460
East Moline, IL 61244
(309) 743-1460
Gr: K-12 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
East Moline Correctional Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
100 Hillcrest Rd
East Moline, IL 61244
(309) 755-4511
East Moline, IL 61244
(309) 755-4511
Gr: 12
United Township Area Career Center (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
1275 Ave Of The Cities
East Moline, IL 61244
(309) 752-1691
East Moline, IL 61244
(309) 752-1691
Gr: 11-12
4200 Archer Dr
East Moline, IL 61244
(309) 752-6810
East Moline, IL 61244
(309) 752-6810
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 61244, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 61244, IL include East Moline Education Center, Ridgewood Elementary School and Northeast Jr High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 61244?
6 public elementary schools are located in 61244.
What is the racial composition of students in 61244?
61244 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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