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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Iroquois County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 24 public schools serving 3,865 students in Iroquois County, IL (there are 6 private schools, serving 373 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Iroquois County, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Iroquois County, IL are Bryce Ash Grove Educational Center, Iroquois West Elementary School/gilman and Donovan Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Iroquois County, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Iroquois County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Iroquois County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bryce Ash Grove Educational Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1101 N 1800 East Rd
Milford, IL 60953
(815) 889-4120
Rank: #22.
Iroquois West Elementary School/gilman
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
215 E 2nd St
Gilman, IL 60938
(815) 265-7631
Gr: 1-3 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
Donovan Jr High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
600 North St
Donovan, IL 60931
(815) 486-7395
Gr: 6-8 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #44.
Donovan Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2561 E Us Highway 52
Donovan, IL 60931
(815) 486-7321
Gr: PK-5 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #55.
Chebanse Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
475 School St
Chebanse, IL 60922
(815) 697-2642
Gr: K-4 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #66.
Iroquois West Elementary School/thawville
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
106 County Line Road
Thawville, IL 60968
(217) 387-2291
Gr: 4-5 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #77.
Cissna Park Jr High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
511 N 2nd St
Cissna Park, IL 60924
(815) 457-2171
Gr: 6-8 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #88.
Watseka Junior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
138 S Belmont Ave
Watseka, IL 60970
(815) 432-2115
Gr: 6-8 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #99.
Wanda Kendall Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
535 E Porter Ave
Watseka, IL 60970
(815) 432-2112
Gr: PK-K | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1010.
Cissna Park Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
511 N 2nd St
Cissna Park, IL 60924
(815) 457-2171
Gr: K-5 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1111.
Milford High School Campus
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
200 S Chicago St
Milford, IL 60953
(815) 889-4184
Gr: 9-12 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1212.
Glenn Raymond School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
101 W Mulberry St
Watseka, IL 60970
(815) 432-4581
Gr: 1-5 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1313.
Iroquois West Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
303 N Evergreen St
Onarga, IL 60955
(815) 268-4355
Gr: 6-8 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1414.
Watseka Comm High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
138 S Belmont Ave
Watseka, IL 60970
(815) 432-2486
Gr: 9-12 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1515.
Milford Grade School West Campus
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
100 S Chicago St
Milford, IL 60953
(815) 889-4174
Gr: PK-8 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1616.
Central High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1134 E 3100 North Rd
Clifton, IL 60927
(815) 694-2321
Gr: 9-12 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1717.
John L Nash Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1134 E 3100 North Rd
Clifton, IL 60927
(815) 694-2323
Gr: 5-8 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1818.
Crescent City Grade School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
600 South St
Crescent City, IL 60928
(815) 683-2141
Gr: K-5 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Cissna Park Sr High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
511 N 2nd St
Cissna Park, IL 60924
(815) 457-2171
Gr: 9-12 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Donovan Sr High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
600 North St
Donovan, IL 60931
(815) 486-7395
Gr: 9-12 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #2121.
Iroquois West High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
529 E 2nd St
Gilman, IL 60938
(815) 265-4229
Gr: 9-12 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: n/an/a
Ashkum Early Literacy Center
203 N Third St
Ashkum, IL 60911
(815) 698-2212
Gr: PK | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: n/an/a
Iroquois West Elementary School/danforth
101 Locust
Danforth, IL 60930
(815) 269-2230
Gr: PK-K | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: n/an/a
Milford Grade School East Campus
150 S Randolph St
Sheldon, IL 60966
(815) 889-5176
Gr: PK | 1 student Student-teacher ratio: 1:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Iroquois County, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Iroquois County, IL include Bryce Ash Grove Educational Center, Iroquois West Elementary School/gilman and Donovan Jr High School.
How many public schools are located in Iroquois County?
24 public schools are located in Iroquois County.
What percentage of students in Iroquois County go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Iroquois County are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Iroquois County?
Iroquois County public schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Iroquois County are often viewed compared to one another?

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