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

Best Fairbury Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 886 students in Fairbury, IL.

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

Fairbury, IL public schools have an score of 24% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and score of 24% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Fairbury have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.

Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

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

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Prairie Central Elementary School

(Math: 26% | Reading: 25%)
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600 S 1st St
Fairbury, IL 61739
(815) 692-2623

Gr: 2-4 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%

Rank: #22.

Prairie Central High School

(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
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411 N 7th St
Fairbury, IL 61739
(815) 692-2355

Gr: 9-12 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The top-ranked public schools in Fairbury, IL include Prairie Central Elementary School and Prairie Central High School.

How many public schools are located in Fairbury?

2 public schools are located in Fairbury.

What is the racial composition of students in Fairbury?

Fairbury public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).