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Best Bureau County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 1,407 students in Bureau County, IL.
The top-ranked public high schools in Bureau County, IL are Behavior Disorder Program Coop, Ohio Community High School and Bureau Valley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bureau County, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Bureau County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Bureau County, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Princeton High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High 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.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Bureau County, IL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Bureau County, IL include Behavior Disorder Program Coop, Ohio Community High School and Bureau Valley High School.
How many public high schools are located in Bureau County?
7 public high schools are located in Bureau County.
What is the racial composition of students in Bureau County?
Bureau County public high schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Bureau County are often viewed compared to one another?

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