For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,297 students in Bradley, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Bradley, IL are Bradley West Elementary School and Bradley Central Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bradley, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Bradley have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Bradley, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bradley West Elementary School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 W State St
Bradley, IL 60915
(815) 933-2216
Bradley, IL 60915
(815) 933-2216
Grades: 3-5
| 390 students
Rank: #22.
Bradley Central Middle School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
260 N Wabash Ave
Bradley, IL 60915
(815) 939-3564
Bradley, IL 60915
(815) 939-3564
Grades: 6-8
| 382 students
Rank: n/an/a
610 Liberty St
Bradley, IL 60915
(815) 933-2233
Bradley, IL 60915
(815) 933-2233
Grades: PK-2
| 525 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Bradley, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Bradley, IL include Bradley West Elementary School and Bradley Central Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Bradley?
3 public elementary schools are located in Bradley.
What is the racial composition of students in Bradley?
Bradley public elementary schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Bradley are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Bradley include: Bradley West Elementary School vs. Bradley East Elementary School, Bradley East Elementary School vs. Bradley West Elementary School
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