For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,723 students in Bourbonnais, IL (there are , serving 576 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in Bourbonnais, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Bourbonnais, IL are St. George Elementary School, Alan B Shepard Elementary School and Shabbona Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bourbonnais, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Bourbonnais have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Bourbonnais, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
St. George Elementary School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5200 E Center St
Bourbonnais, IL 60914
(815) 933-1503
Bourbonnais, IL 60914
(815) 933-1503
Grades: PK-8
| 386 students
Rank: #22.
Alan B Shepard Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
325 N Convent St
Bourbonnais, IL 60914
(815) 929-4600
Bourbonnais, IL 60914
(815) 929-4600
Grades: PK-3
| 477 students
Rank: #33.
Shabbona Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
813 W Burns Rd, Besd 53 Transp
Bourbonnais, IL 60914
(815) 929-4700
Bourbonnais, IL 60914
(815) 929-4700
Grades: K-3
| 289 students
Rank: #44.
Liberty Intermediate School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1690 Career Center Rd
Bourbonnais, IL 60914
(815) 929-5000
Bourbonnais, IL 60914
(815) 929-5000
Grades: 4-6
| 743 students
Rank: #55.
Noel Levasseur Elementary School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
813 W Burns Rd, Besd 53 Transp
Bourbonnais, IL 60914
(815) 929-4500
Bourbonnais, IL 60914
(815) 929-4500
Grades: PK-3
| 340 students
Rank: #66.
Bourbonnais Upper Grade Center
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 W John Casey Rd
Bourbonnais, IL 60914
(815) 929-5200
Bourbonnais, IL 60914
(815) 929-5200
Grades: 7-8
| 488 students
Rank: n/an/a
Kankakee Area Career Center
Vocational School
4083 N 1000w Rd
Bourbonnais, IL 60914
(815) 939-4971
Bourbonnais, IL 60914
(815) 939-4971
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
Bourbonnais, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
160 W River St
Bourbonnais, IL 60914
(815) 929-5300
Bourbonnais, IL 60914
(815) 929-5300
Grades: PK-K
| 184 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Bourbonnais, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Bourbonnais, IL include St. George Elementary School, Alan B Shepard Elementary School and Shabbona Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Bourbonnais?
7 public schools are located in Bourbonnais.
What percentage of students in Bourbonnais go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in Bourbonnais are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Bourbonnais?
Bourbonnais public schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Bourbonnais are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Bourbonnais include: Noel Levasseur Elementary School vs. Alan B Shepard Elementary School, Alan B Shepard Elementary School vs. Noel Levasseur Elementary School
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