Zip code 61239 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K–8 Elementary | Carbon Cliff-Barstow School District 36 278 students · 1 school | Not rated |
| 9–12 Secondary | United Township High School District 30 1,789 students · 1 school | 2/10 |
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 | United Township High School District 30 | National Average | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student Enrollment | 1,789 | 3,544 | ↓ Smaller than avg |
| Number of Schools | 1 | 7 | Varies by district |
| Per-Pupil Spending | $15,219/yr | $17,619/yr | ↓ 14% below avg |
| District Type | — | Public District | — |
| Overall Rating | Not rated | — | Not comparable |
| District | Rating | Percentile | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Township High School District 30 (this district) | Not rated | — | 1,789 |
| Geneseo Community Unit School District 228 | 5/10 | 42nd | 2,463 |
| Moline-Coal Valley School District 40 | 3/10 | 21st | 7,185 |
| Riverdale Community Unit School District 100 | 8/10 | 78th | 1,092 |
- United Twp High School — 2.3 mi · Grades 9–12 · 1,862 students
About United Township High School District 30
United Township High School District 30 serves zip code 61239, covering Carbon Cliff, Illinois with grades 9th–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
United Township High School District 30 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 United Township High School District 30. 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 61239
Children in zip code 61239 are assigned to United Township High School District 30 for public school enrollment, covering grades 9th–12th. School assignments are address-specific — your elementary, middle, and high school placements depend on your exact street address within zip code 61239, 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 United Township High School District 30 at the number listed on the district website 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 Carbon Cliff
School district quality is one of the most consistent factors in residential home pricing. Because United Township High School District 30 serves zip code 61239, buyers should factor school district quality into their overall evaluation of homes in zip code 61239. 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 United Township High School District 30 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 61239.
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 and phone numbers are updated annually when NCES publishes new data, typically in spring; per-pupil spending comes from the US Census Bureau's Annual Survey of School System Finances, released about two years after the fiscal year it covers. Always verify your specific school assignment and enrollment requirements directly with United Township High School District 30 before making any housing or enrollment decision based on zip code 61239 data.