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ZIP 61251 — Schools & Education

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

School district, nearby K-12 schools, and universities

Schools & Education in ZIP 61251

K-12 nearby
17
Public
16
Private
1
Avg enrollment
—

ZIP 61251 (IL) is associated with Erie Community Unit School District 1 (LEA 1714350) on US5’s NCES EDGE district mapping. District assignment is ZIP/ZCTA-based and can span multiple attendance boundaries — confirm school assignment with the district for enrollment.

Within about 10 miles, US5 lists 17 K-12 schools (16 public, 1 private). Median distance to listed schools is about 7.5 miles.

ACS estimates show about 0.0% of school-enrolled residents in this ZIP attending private school — a ZIP-level share, not a per-campus rate.

The nearest college/university on US5 is Morrison Institute of Technology about 7.3 miles away (2yr-private).

District & higher education
School district
Erie Community Unit School District 1
LEA ID
1714350
Private school share (ACS)
0.0%

Colleges & universities (60)

  • Morrison Institute of Technology7.3 miles (11.7 km)2yr-private
  • Sauk Valley Community College25.4 miles (40.9 km)2yr-public
  • Black Hawk College26.0 miles (41.8 km)2yr-public
  • Orion Technical College26.2 miles (42.1 km)4yr-private
  • Ross College-Davenport27.4 miles (44.0 km)2yr-private
  • Saint Ambrose University29.1 miles (46.9 km)4yr-private
  • Augustana College29.2 miles (46.9 km)4yr-private
  • Palmer College of Chiropractic29.3 miles (47.1 km)4yr-private
  • Eastern Iowa Community College District29.5 miles (47.5 km)2yr-public
  • Trinity College of Nursing & Health Sciences30.6 miles (49.3 km)4yr-private
  • Highland Community College43.4 miles (69.9 km)2yr-public
  • Carl Sandburg College54.6 miles (87.8 km)2yr-public
Show all 60 colleges & universities
  • Knox College56.6 miles (91.0 km)4yr-private
  • Illinois Valley Community College58.3 miles (93.8 km)2yr-public
  • Wartburg Theological Seminary61.0 miles (98.1 km)4yr-private
  • University of Dubuque61.7 miles (99.3 km)4yr-private
  • Loras College61.7 miles (99.4 km)4yr-private
  • Clarke University62.4 miles (100.4 km)4yr-private
  • Emmaus Bible College62.7 miles (100.9 km)4yr-private
  • Kishwaukee College63.2 miles (101.7 km)2yr-public
  • Monmouth College63.5 miles (102.1 km)4yr-private
  • Stautzenberger College-Rockford Career College64.9 miles (104.5 km)2yr-private
  • Rockford University65.8 miles (105.9 km)4yr-private
  • Divine Word College66.0 miles (106.2 km)4yr-private
  • Rasmussen University-Illinois66.6 miles (107.2 km)2yr-private
  • Rock Valley College68.3 miles (110.0 km)2yr-public
  • Saint Anthony College of Nursing68.5 miles (110.3 km)4yr-private
  • Methodist College68.8 miles (110.6 km)4yr-private
  • Northern Illinois University68.8 miles (110.8 km)4yr-public
  • Cornell College70.7 miles (113.8 km)4yr-private
  • University of Wisconsin-Platteville72.4 miles (116.5 km)4yr-public
  • PCI Academy-Iowa City73.9 miles (118.9 km)2yr-private
  • Bradley University75.3 miles (121.2 km)4yr-private
  • Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing75.5 miles (121.4 km)4yr-private
  • University of Iowa75.5 miles (121.5 km)4yr-public
  • Beloit College75.7 miles (121.8 km)4yr-private
  • Illinois Central College76.3 miles (122.8 km)2yr-public
  • Blackhawk Technical College80.6 miles (129.7 km)2yr-public
  • Graham Hospital School of Nursing81.4 miles (131.0 km)2yr-private
  • Eureka College81.7 miles (131.5 km)4yr-private
  • Kirkwood Community College82.1 miles (132.1 km)2yr-public
  • Spoon River College83.1 miles (133.7 km)2yr-public
  • Mount Mercy University83.2 miles (133.9 km)4yr-private
  • Coe College83.4 miles (134.2 km)4yr-private
  • Waubonsee Community College83.4 miles (134.2 km)2yr-public
  • Mercy-St Luke's School of Radiologic Technology83.4 miles (134.3 km)2yr-private
  • Southeastern Community College85.1 miles (137.0 km)2yr-public
  • Aurora University89.0 miles (143.3 km)4yr-private
  • Southwest Wisconsin Technical College90.7 miles (146.0 km)2yr-public
  • Elgin Community College92.4 miles (148.7 km)2yr-public
  • Western Illinois University92.8 miles (149.4 km)4yr-public
  • Judson University94.6 miles (152.2 km)4yr-private
  • McHenry County College94.9 miles (152.8 km)2yr-public
  • Edgewood College97.5 miles (156.9 km)4yr-private
  • Ambria College of Nursing98.8 miles (159.0 km)4yr-private
  • University of Wisconsin-System Administration99.0 miles (159.3 km)4yr-public
  • University of Wisconsin-Madison99.0 miles (159.4 km)4yr-public
  • Joliet Junior College99.2 miles (159.6 km)2yr-public
  • Heartland Community College99.5 miles (160.1 km)2yr-public
  • North Central College99.7 miles (160.4 km)4yr-private
K-12 schools within ~10 miles

Sorted table with type, grades, enrollment, and distance. Data from NCES CCD / EDGE extracts.

Grades
Erie Elem Schoolpublic——5.4 miles (8.7 km)
Erie High Schoolpublic——5.4 miles (8.8 km)
Erie Middle Schoolpublic——5.6 miles (9.0 km)
Bi-County Sp Ed-Life Skills HS-Mopublic——7.2 miles (11.6 km)
Morrison High Schoolpublic——7.2 miles (11.6 km)
Southside Schoolpublic——7.4 miles (11.8 km)
Bi-County Sp Ed-3-5 Life Skills-Mpublic——7.4 miles (11.8 km)
Morrison Alt Learning Programpublic——7.5 miles (12.0 km)
Morrison Jr High Schoolpublic——7.5 miles (12.0 km)
Bi-County Sp Ed-Life Skill Jr Hghpublic——7.5 miles (12.0 km)
PLT Middle Schoolpublic——8.0 miles (12.8 km)
Prophetstown High Schoolpublic——8.0 miles (12.8 km)
Northside Schoolpublic——8.1 miles (13.0 km)
Bi-County Sp Ed-K-2 Life Skills-Mpublic——8.1 miles (13.0 km)
Prophetstown Elem Schoolpublic——8.1 miles (13.1 km)
PRINCE OF PEACE CATHOLIC SCHOOLprivate——9.9 miles (15.9 km)
Clinton High Schoolpublic——9.9 miles (16.0 km)

Schools FAQ for ZIP 61251

What school district is ZIP code 61251 in?
ZIP 61251 (IL) maps to Erie Community Unit School District 1 (LEA ID 1714350) in US5’s NCES EDGE ZCTA-to-district data. Always verify attendance zones with the district.
How many schools are near ZIP code 61251?
US5 lists 17 K-12 schools within about 10 miles — 16 public and 1 private. See the sortable table on this page for grades, enrollment, and distance.
What share of students in 61251 attend private school?
About 0.0% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 61251 attend private school (ACS estimate).

Schools & Education key statistics

Education statistics
Education
Bachelor's or higher0.0%
High school76.2%
Less than HS2.2%
School districtErie Community Unit School District 1