For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 509 students in Durand, IL.
The top-ranked public schools in Durand, IL are Durand Elementary School, Dolan Ctr Maryville Farm Campus and Durand Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Durand, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Durand have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% 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 Durand, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Durand Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 W South St
Durand, IL 61024
(815) 248-2171
Durand, IL 61024
(815) 248-2171
Gr: PK-6 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Dolan Ctr Maryville Farm Campus
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10104 Farm School Rd
Durand, IL 61024
(815) 599-3975
Durand, IL 61024
(815) 599-3975
Gr: K-12
Rank: #33.
Durand Jr High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 W South St
Durand, IL 61024
(815) 248-2171
Durand, IL 61024
(815) 248-2171
Gr: 7-8 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Durand High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 W South St
Durand, IL 61024
(815) 248-2171
Durand, IL 61024
(815) 248-2171
Gr: 9-12 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Durand, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Durand, IL include Durand Elementary School, Dolan Ctr Maryville Farm Campus and Durand Jr High School.
How many public schools are located in Durand?
4 public schools are located in Durand.
What is the racial composition of students in Durand?
Durand 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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