For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 607 students in Bushnell, IL.
The top ranked public schools in Bushnell, IL are Bushnell-prairie City Elementary School, Bushnell-prairie City High School and Bushnell-prairie City Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bushnell, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Bushnell have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Bushnell, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bushnell-prairie City Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
345 E Hess St
Bushnell, IL 61422
(309) 772-9464
Bushnell, IL 61422
(309) 772-9464
Grades: PK-5
| 312 students
Rank: #22.
Bushnell-prairie City High School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
845 Walnut St
Bushnell, IL 61422
(309) 772-2113
Bushnell, IL 61422
(309) 772-2113
Grades: 9-12
| 175 students
Rank: #33.
Bushnell-prairie City Jr High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
847 Walnut St
Bushnell, IL 61422
(309) 772-3123
Bushnell, IL 61422
(309) 772-3123
Grades: 6-8
| 120 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Bushnell, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Bushnell, IL include Bushnell-prairie City Elementary School, Bushnell-prairie City High School and Bushnell-prairie City Jr High School.
How many public schools are located in Bushnell?
3 public schools are located in Bushnell.
What is the racial composition of students in Bushnell?
Bushnell public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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