Best Public Schools in Dakota, IL (2025-26)

Best Dakota Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 749 students in Dakota, IL.

The top-ranked public schools in Dakota, IL are Dakota Elementary School and Dakota Jr Sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Dakota, IL public schools have an score of 35% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and score of 44% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Dakota have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public schools.

Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Dakota, IL (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Dakota Elementary School

(Math: 38% | Reading: 40-44%)
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400 Campus Dr
Dakota, IL 61018
(844) 632-5682

Gr: PK-6 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

Rank: #22.

Dakota Jr Sr High School

(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
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300 Campus Dr
Dakota, IL 61018
(844) 632-5682

Gr: 7-12 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Dakota, IL?

The top-ranked public schools in Dakota, IL include Dakota Elementary School and Dakota Jr Sr High School.

How many public schools are located in Dakota?

2 public schools are located in Dakota.

What is the racial composition of students in Dakota?

Dakota public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).