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Best Bloomington Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 19 public schools serving 7,976 students in Bloomington, IL (there are 8 private schools, serving 1,770 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in Bloomington, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Bloomington, IL are Safe School Program, Benjamin Elementary School and Northpoint Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bloomington, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Bloomington have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Bloomington, IL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Safe School Program
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
201 E Grove St Ste 300
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 888-5120
Gr: 7-12
Rank: #22.
Benjamin Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6006 Ireland Grove Rd
Bloomington, IL 61705
(309) 557-4410
Gr: K-5 | 607 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33.
Northpoint Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2602 E College Ave
Bloomington, IL 61704
(309) 557-4420
Gr: K-5 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #44.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1201 E Washington St
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 829-7034
Gr: K-5 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #55.
Oakland Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1605 E Oakland Ave
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 662-4302
Gr: K-5 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #66.
Evans Junior High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2901 Morrissey Dr
Bloomington, IL 61704
(309) 557-4406
Gr: 6-8 | 778 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #77.
Pepper Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2602 Danbury Dr
Bloomington, IL 61705
(309) 557-4423
Gr: K-5 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #88.
Bloomington High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1202 E Locust St
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 828-5201
Gr: 9-12 | 1,369 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #99.
Cedar Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2808 Breezewood Blvd
Bloomington, IL 61704
(309) 557-4413
Gr: K-5 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1010.
Fox Creek Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3910 Timberwolf Trl
Bloomington, IL 61705
(309) 557-4416
Gr: K-5 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1111.
Stevenson Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2106 Arrowhead Dr
Bloomington, IL 61704
(309) 663-2351
Gr: K-5 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Bent Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
904 N Roosevelt Ave
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 828-4315
Gr: K-5 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Irving Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
602 W Jackson St
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 827-8091
Gr: K-5 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1414.
Regional Alop School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
201 E Grove St Ste 300
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 888-5120
Gr: 7-12
Rank: #1515.
Bloomington Jr High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
901 Colton Ave
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 827-0086
Gr: 6-8 | 1,050 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1616.
Sheridan Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1403 W Walnut St
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 828-2359
Gr: K-5 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: n/an/a
Bloomington Area Career Center
Vocational School
1202 E Locust St
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 829-8671
Gr: 10-12
Rank: n/an/a
Brigham Elementary School
201 Brigham School Rd
Bloomington, IL 61704
(309) 557-4413
Gr: PK | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: n/an/a
Sarah A Raymond School Of Early Education
1402 W Olive St
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 827-0308
Gr: PK | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 73%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Bloomington, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Bloomington, IL include Safe School Program, Benjamin Elementary School and Northpoint Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Bloomington?
19 public schools are located in Bloomington.
What percentage of students in Bloomington go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in Bloomington are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Bloomington?
Bloomington public schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Bloomington are often viewed compared to one another?

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