Blackstone Elem School
Mendota, IL · Mendota CCSD 289 · Grades K - 1
Not enough test data for a ranking (fewer than 30 students tested)
Blackstone Elem School ranking
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Blackstone Elem School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 212 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 55.6% | 52.8% | ▼ 2.8 pts | |
| Hispanic | 40.8% | 39.6% | ▼ 1.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.6% | 5.7% | ▲ 4.1 pts | |
| Black | 1.6% | 1.9% | ▲ 0.3 pts |
Homes near Blackstone Elem School
Typical home value $180K in zip 61342 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Blackstone Elem School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 4Lincoln Elem SchoolMendota CCSD 289 · 0.9 mi away1,290th of 2,105
ELA 37% · Math 36% - 2Allen Grade SchoolLa Moille CUSD 303 · 7.9 mi away1,829th of 2,105
ELA 21% · Math 20% - 7Dimmick Comm Cons SD 175Dimmick Community Consolidated SD #175 · 9.5 mi away747th of 2,105
ELA 66% · Math 38% - 5Earlville Elem SchoolEarlville CUSD 9 · 10.8 mi away1,110th of 2,105
ELA 42% · Math 41% - 6Paw Paw Elementary SchoolPaw Paw CUSD 271 · 12.6 mi away864th of 2,105
ELA 59% · Math 39% - 6Ladd Comm Cons SchLadd CCSD 94 · 12.6 mi away1,035th of 2,105
ELA 52% · Math 36% - 9Dalzell Grade SchoolDalzell SD 98 · 13.4 mi away358th of 2,105
ELA 65% - 3Northwest Elem SchoolLa Salle ESD 122 · 14 mi away1,545th of 2,105
ELA 38% · Math 21%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Blackstone Elem School in?
Blackstone Elem School is part of the Mendota CCSD 289 district in Mendota, Illinois.
Is Blackstone Elem School a good school?
Blackstone Elem School does not have enough recent test data for a SchoolRow ranking.
What is the racial makeup of Blackstone Elem School?
White 53%, Hispanic 40%, Two or more races 6%, Black 2% (212 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Blackstone Elem School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 61342 is $180K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Illinois Report Card 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.