For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 518 students in 61739, IL.
The top ranked public high school in 61739, IL is Prairie Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 61739 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in 61739, IL have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 61739 have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Prairie Central High School, with 80-84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61739, IL Public High Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Prairie Central High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
411 N 7th St
Fairbury, IL 61739
(815) 692-2355
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 high schools in 61739, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in 61739, IL include Prairie Central High School.
How many public high schools are located in 61739?
1 public high schools are located in 61739.
What is the racial composition of students in 61739?
61739 public high schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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