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Best Bureau County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 22 public schools serving 4,582 students in Bureau County, IL (there are 1 private school, serving 93 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Bureau County, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Bureau County, IL are Behavior Disorder Program Coop, Ohio Community High School and Neponset Grade School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bureau County, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Bureau County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Bureau County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Behavior Disorder Program Coop
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
400 N Galena St
Tiskilwa, IL 61368
(815) 915-4460
Gr: K-12
Rank: #22.
Ohio Community High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
103 Memorial Street
Ohio, IL 61349
(815) 376-2934
Gr: 9-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Neponset Grade School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
201 W Main St
Neponset, IL 61345
(309) 594-2306
Gr: PK-8 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
Bureau Valley High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9154 2125 N Avenue
Sheffield, IL 61361
(815) 445-4004
Gr: 9-12 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #55.
Bureau Valley Elementary And Junior High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9080 2125 North Ave
Manlius, IL 61338
(815) 445-2121
Gr: 3-8 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #66.
Dalzell Grade School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
307 Chestnut St
Dalzell, IL 61320
(815) 663-8821
Gr: PK-8 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #77.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
501 S Euclid Ave
Princeton, IL 61356
(815) 875-1164
Gr: 3-4 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #88.
Ohio Com Cons Grade School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
103 Memorial Street
Ohio, IL 61349
(815) 376-2934
Gr: PK-8 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #99.
Ladd Comm Cons School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
232 E Cleveland St
Ladd, IL 61329
(815) 894-2363
Gr: PK-8 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1010.
Bureau Valley North
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
323 S Main St, Bureau Valley E
Walnut, IL 61376
(815) 379-2900
Gr: PK-5 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1111.
Princeton High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
103 S Euclid Ave
Princeton, IL 61356
(815) 875-3308
Gr: 9-12 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1212.
Malden Grade School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
350 East St
Malden, IL 61337
(815) 643-2436
Gr: PK-8 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1313.
Logan Jr High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
302 W Central Ave
Princeton, IL 61356
(815) 875-6415
Gr: 5-8 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1414.
Depue High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
204 Pleasant
Depue, IL 61322
(815) 447-2121
Gr: 9-12 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1515.
Hall High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
800 W Erie St
Spring Valley, IL 61362
(815) 664-2100
Gr: 9-12 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1616.
John F Kennedy Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
999 N Strong Ave
Spring Valley, IL 61362
(815) 664-4601
Gr: PK-8 | 632 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1717.
Depue Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
204 Pleasant St
Depue, IL 61322
(815) 447-2121
Gr: PK-8 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1818.
La Moille Jr/sr High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
801 S Main St
La Moille, IL 61330
(815) 638-2018
Gr: 7-12 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1919.
Allen School School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
801 S Main St
La Moille, IL 61330
(815) 638-2233
Gr: K-6 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
Bureau Valley Elemntry-wyanet
109 W 4th St
Wyanet, IL 61379
(815) 699-2251
Gr: PK-2 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: n/an/a
Douglas Elementary School
220 E Lasalle St
Princeton, IL 61356
(815) 872-9741
Gr: PK-K | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: n/an/a
Jefferson Elementary School
725 W Putnam St
Princeton, IL 61356
(815) 875-4417
Gr: K-3 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Bureau County, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Bureau County, IL include Behavior Disorder Program Coop, Ohio Community High School and Neponset Grade School.
How many public schools are located in Bureau County?
22 public schools are located in Bureau County.
What percentage of students in Bureau County go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Bureau County are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Bureau County?
Bureau County public schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Bureau County are often viewed compared to one another?

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