For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 212 students in Grand Ridge, IL.
The top-ranked public school in Grand Ridge, IL is Grand Ridge School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grand Ridge, IL public school have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Grand Ridge have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% 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 Grand Ridge, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Grand Ridge School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
400 W Main St
Grand Ridge, IL 61325
(815) 249-6225
Grand Ridge, IL 61325
(815) 249-6225
Gr: K-8 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Grand Ridge, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Grand Ridge, IL include Grand Ridge School.
How many public schools are located in Grand Ridge?
1 public schools are located in Grand Ridge.
What is the racial composition of students in Grand Ridge?
Grand Ridge 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).
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