For the 2025 school year, there are 22 public schools serving 4,582 students in Bureau County, IL (there are , serving 93 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Bureau County, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Bureau County, IL are Behavior Disorder Program Coop, Ohio Community High School and Neponset Grade School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bureau County, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Bureau County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Bureau County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Behavior Disorder Program Coop
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
400 N Galena St
Tiskilwa, IL 61368
(815) 915-4460
Tiskilwa, IL 61368
(815) 915-4460
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
Ohio Community High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
103 Memorial Street
Ohio, IL 61349
(815) 376-2934
Ohio, IL 61349
(815) 376-2934
Grades: 9-12
| 26 students
Rank: #33.
Neponset Grade School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
201 W Main St
Neponset, IL 61345
(309) 594-2306
Neponset, IL 61345
(309) 594-2306
Grades: PK-8
| 135 students
Rank: #44.
Dalzell Grade School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
307 Chestnut St
Dalzell, IL 61320
(815) 663-8821
Dalzell, IL 61320
(815) 663-8821
Grades: PK-8
| 52 students
Rank: #55.
Lincoln Elementary School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
501 S Euclid Ave
Princeton, IL 61356
(815) 875-1164
Princeton, IL 61356
(815) 875-1164
Grades: 3-4
| 222 students
Rank: #66.
Ohio Com Cons Grade School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
103 Memorial Street
Ohio, IL 61349
(815) 376-2934
Ohio, IL 61349
(815) 376-2934
Grades: PK-8
| 80 students
Rank: #77.
Princeton High School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
103 S Euclid Ave
Princeton, IL 61356
(815) 875-3308
Princeton, IL 61356
(815) 875-3308
Grades: 9-12
| 486 students
Rank: #88.
Bureau Valley Elementary And Junior High School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9080 2125 North Ave
Manlius, IL 61338
(815) 445-2121
Manlius, IL 61338
(815) 445-2121
Grades: 3-8
| 321 students
Rank: #99.
Bureau Valley North
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
323 S Main St, Bureau Valley E
Walnut, IL 61376
(815) 379-2900
Walnut, IL 61376
(815) 379-2900
Grades: PK-5
| 171 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Bureau Valley High School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9154 2125 N Avenue
Sheffield, IL 61361
(815) 445-4004
Sheffield, IL 61361
(815) 445-4004
Grades: 9-12
| 303 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Ladd Comm Cons School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
232 E Cleveland St
Ladd, IL 61329
(815) 894-2363
Ladd, IL 61329
(815) 894-2363
Grades: PK-8
| 191 students
Rank: #1212.
Depue High School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
204 Pleasant
Depue, IL 61322
(815) 447-2121
Depue, IL 61322
(815) 447-2121
Grades: 9-12
| 98 students
Rank: #1313.
Malden Grade School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
350 East St
Malden, IL 61337
(815) 643-2436
Malden, IL 61337
(815) 643-2436
Grades: PK-8
| 86 students
Rank: #1414.
Logan Jr High School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
302 W Central Ave
Princeton, IL 61356
(815) 875-6415
Princeton, IL 61356
(815) 875-6415
Grades: 5-8
| 413 students
Rank: #1515.
Hall High School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
800 W Erie St
Spring Valley, IL 61362
(815) 664-2100
Spring Valley, IL 61362
(815) 664-2100
Grades: 9-12
| 410 students
Rank: #1616.
La Moille Jr/sr High School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
801 S Main St
La Moille, IL 61330
(815) 638-2018
La Moille, IL 61330
(815) 638-2018
Grades: 7-12
| 84 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Depue Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
204 Pleasant St
Depue, IL 61322
(815) 447-2121
Depue, IL 61322
(815) 447-2121
Grades: PK-8
| 226 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
John F Kennedy Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
999 N Strong Ave
Spring Valley, IL 61362
(815) 664-4601
Spring Valley, IL 61362
(815) 664-4601
Grades: PK-8
| 623 students
Rank: #1919.
Allen School School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
801 S Main St
La Moille, IL 61330
(815) 638-2233
La Moille, IL 61330
(815) 638-2233
Grades: K-6
| 87 students
Rank: n/an/a
109 W 4th St
Wyanet, IL 61379
(815) 699-2251
Wyanet, IL 61379
(815) 699-2251
Grades: PK-2
| 131 students
Rank: n/an/a
220 E Lasalle St
Princeton, IL 61356
(815) 872-9741
Princeton, IL 61356
(815) 872-9741
Grades: PK-K
| 230 students
Rank: n/an/a
725 W Putnam St
Princeton, IL 61356
(815) 875-4417
Princeton, IL 61356
(815) 875-4417
Grades: K-3
| 207 students
Bureau County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
409 W Maple St
Manlius, IL 61338
(815) 445-3101
Manlius, IL 61338
(815) 445-3101
Grades: 5-12
| 19 students
Behavior Disorder Program Coop (Closed 2007)
Special Education School
109 W 4th St
Wyanet, IL 61379
(815) 699-2299
Wyanet, IL 61379
(815) 699-2299
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
306 East St
Sheffield, IL 61361
(815) 454-2503
Sheffield, IL 61361
(815) 454-2503
Grades: 3-5
| 120 students
314 S Main St
Cherry, IL 61317
(815) 894-2777
Cherry, IL 61317
(815) 894-2777
Grades: K-8
| 45 students
100 North St
Bureau, IL 61315
(815) 659-3191
Bureau, IL 61315
(815) 659-3191
Grades: PK-8
| 46 students
501 E Erie St
Spring Valley, IL 61362
(815) 663-5631
Spring Valley, IL 61362
(815) 663-5631
Grades: PK-1
| 211 students
201 West Main St
Neponset, IL 61345
(309) 594-2306
Neponset, IL 61345
(309) 594-2306
Grades: PK-8
| 90 students
400 N Galena St
Tiskilwa, IL 61368
(815) 646-4211
Tiskilwa, IL 61368
(815) 646-4211
Grades: 4-5
| n/a students
400 N Galena St
Tiskilwa, IL 61368
(815) 646-4211
Tiskilwa, IL 61368
(815) 646-4211
Grades: PK
| 12 students
Roe Bureau City Alternative School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
109 W 4th Street
Wyanet, IL 61379
(815) 699-2299
Wyanet, IL 61379
(815) 699-2299
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Po Box 7
Van Orin, IL 61374
(815) 638-3141
Van Orin, IL 61374
(815) 638-3141
Grades: K-3
| 61 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Bureau County, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Bureau County, IL include Behavior Disorder Program Coop, Ohio Community High School and Neponset Grade School.
How many public schools are located in Bureau County?
22 public schools are located in Bureau County.
What percentage of students in Bureau County go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Bureau County are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Bureau County?
Bureau County public schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Bureau County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Bureau County include: Princeton High School vs. Hall High School, Depue High School vs. Hall High School, Bureau Valley High School vs. Hall High School
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