Best Public Schools in Barry, IL (2025-26)

Best Barry Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 384 students in Barry, IL.

The top ranked public schools in Barry, IL are Western Barry Elementary School and Western High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Barry, IL public schools have an score of 22% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and score of 30% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Barry have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.

Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Barry, IL (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Western Barry Elementary School

(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
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401 Mcdonough St
Barry, IL 62312
(217) 335-2323

Gr: K-5 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

Rank: #22.

Western High School

(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
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401 Mcdonough St
Barry, IL 62312
(217) 335-2323

Gr: 9-12 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

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Barry, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Barry Elementary School (Closed 2008)

401 Mcdonough St
Barry, IL 62312
(217) 335-2323

Gr: PK-5 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%

Barry Middle School (Closed 2008)

401 Mcdonough St
Barry, IL 62312
(217) 335-2323

Gr: 6-8 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Barry, IL?

The top ranked public schools in Barry, IL include Western Barry Elementary School and Western High School.

How many public schools are located in Barry?

2 public schools are located in Barry.

What is the racial composition of students in Barry?

Barry public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).