Zip code 61743 is not served by one district. An elementary district and a separate secondary district each cover this area, which is normal in this state — which one your child attends depends on their grade.
| GRADES | DISTRICT | RATING |
|---|---|---|
| K–8 Elementary | Rooks Creek Community Consolidated School District 425 62 students · 1 school | Not rated |
| 9–12 Secondary | Pontiac Township High School District 90 693 students · 1 school | 4/10 |
The elementary district is shown as not rated because our rating set was built per zip code from a single district, so elementary districts in split areas were never scored. We would rather show no rating than a borrowed one.
| Metric | Pontiac Township High School District 90 | National Average | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student Enrollment | 693 | 3,700 | ↓ Smaller than avg |
| Number of Schools | 1 | 6 | Varies by district |
| Per-Pupil Spending | $17,100/yr (est.) | $13,700/yr | State avg est. |
| District Type | Public School District | Public District | — |
| Overall Rating | Not rated | — | Not comparable |
| District | Rating | Percentile | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pontiac Township High School District 90 (this district) | NR | — | 693 |
| Eureka Community Unit District 140 | 10/10 | 91st | 1,528 |
| El Paso-Gridley Community Unit School District 11 | 6/10 | 58th | 1,201 |
| Prairie Central Community Unit School District 8 | 6/10 | 50th | 1,725 |
- Pontiac High School — Grades 9–12 · 658 students
About Pontiac Township High School District 90
Pontiac Township High School District 90 serves zip code 61743, covering Pontiac Township, Illinois with grades Pre-K–12th. Whether you’re researching a move, evaluating a home purchase, or preparing to enroll a child, the sections below give you a complete picture of this district’s resources, size, and what its rating means for your family.
Why This District Is Not Yet Rated
Pontiac Township High School District 90 does not currently have a SchoolDistrictFinder rating. It serves only high school grades, and our ratings are built from state assessment results in grades 3–8, so there is no comparable proficiency measure for a district that does not enroll those grades.
An unrated status is not a negative signal — it means we do not have assessment data we can fairly place on the 1–10 scale for Pontiac Township High School District 90. Families researching this area should contact the district directly for school performance information, request the most recent state report card, and visit schools in person before making an enrollment or housing decision.
Enrollment for Families in Zip Code 61743
Children in zip code 61743 are assigned to Pontiac Township High School District 90 for public school enrollment, covering grades Pre-K–12th. School assignments are address-specific — your elementary, middle, and high school placements depend on your exact street address within zip code 61743, not just your neighborhood. Two homes on opposite ends of the same zip code may be assigned to different schools within the same district.
To confirm your specific school assignments, contact Pontiac Township High School District 90 at (815)844-6113 or visit the district’s official website. Typical enrollment documents include proof of residency (lease or deed plus a utility bill), your child’s birth certificate, current immunization records, and prior school records. If your child has an IEP or 504 plan, bring that documentation to enrollment — Illinois districts are required to continue services within a reasonable period. Fall enrollment windows typically open in late winter or early spring; contact the district for exact dates and required steps.
School Districts and Home Values in Graymont
School district quality is one of the most consistent factors in residential home pricing. Because Pontiac Township High School District 90 serves zip code 61743, buyers should factor school district quality into their overall evaluation of homes in zip code 61743. District boundaries are address-specific — verify the exact district assignment for any property you’re seriously considering rather than assuming based on the neighborhood. A single block can place two adjacent homes in different districts with different ratings and different annual property tax implications.
Use the property tax estimator on this page to calculate estimated annual tax obligations based on your target purchase price. In Illinois, property taxes are a primary funding source for public schools — your tax payments directly support Pontiac Township High School District 90 programs and staff. Understanding both district quality and the associated tax burden is essential financial due diligence before committing to any home in zip code 61743.
Data Sources and Accuracy
All district information on this page is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024–2025, the U.S. Department of Education’s annual census of all public school districts — the same dataset used by researchers, journalists, and policymakers to analyze American public education. District boundaries, school assignments, phone numbers, and per-pupil expenditure figures are updated annually when NCES publishes new data, typically in spring. Always verify your specific school assignment and enrollment requirements directly with Pontiac Township High School District 90 before making any housing or enrollment decision based on zip code 61743 data.