For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 290 students in Donovan, IL.
The top-ranked public schools in Donovan, IL are Donovan Jr High School, Donovan Elementary School and Donovan Sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Donovan, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Donovan have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Donovan, IL (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Donovan Jr High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
600 North St
Donovan, IL 60931
(815) 486-7395
Donovan, IL 60931
(815) 486-7395
Gr: 6-8 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Donovan Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2561 E Us Highway 52
Donovan, IL 60931
(815) 486-7321
Donovan, IL 60931
(815) 486-7321
Gr: PK-5 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Donovan Sr High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 North St
Donovan, IL 60931
(815) 486-7395
Donovan, IL 60931
(815) 486-7395
Gr: 9-12 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Donovan, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Donovan, IL include Donovan Jr High School, Donovan Elementary School and Donovan Sr High School.
How many public schools are located in Donovan?
3 public schools are located in Donovan.
What is the racial composition of students in Donovan?
Donovan public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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