For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 265 students in Bowen, IL.
The top ranked public school in Bowen, IL is Southeastern Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bowen, IL public school have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Bowen have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Bowen, IL (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southeastern Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
607 N Worrell St
Bowen, IL 62316
(217) 842-5236
Bowen, IL 62316
(217) 842-5236
Gr: PK-6 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Bowen, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 247
Bowen, IL 62316
(217) 842-5236
Bowen, IL 62316
(217) 842-5236
Gr: 5-8 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Po Box 247
Bowen, IL 62316
(217) 842-5236
Bowen, IL 62316
(217) 842-5236
Gr: 4-5 | 71 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Bowen, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Bowen, IL include Southeastern Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Bowen?
1 public schools are located in Bowen.
What is the racial composition of students in Bowen?
Bowen public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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