Best Schools in Bureau County, IL
Bureau County, IL has 41 public schools (13 high, 5 middle, 21 elementary) serving 10,603 students. On average they score 45% on state proficiency tests against a projected 21%, so schools in Bureau County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Bureau County, IL
The top high schools in Bureau County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bureau Valley High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bureau Valley Cusd 340 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 317 Students
2. Wethersfield Jr/sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wethersfield Cusd 230 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 224 Students
3. Annawan High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Annawan Cusd 226 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 105 Students
4. La Salle-peru Twp High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
La Salle-peru Twp Hsd 120 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1198 Students
5. Henry-senachwine High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Henry-senachwine Cusd 5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 142 Students
6. Hall High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hall Hsd 502 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 403 Students
7. Princeton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Princeton Hsd 500 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 473 Students
8. Mendota Twp High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mendota Twp Hsd 280 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 493 Students
9. La Moille Jr/sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
La Moille Cusd 303 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 83 Students
10. Prophetstown High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prophetstown-lyndon-tampico Cusd3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 214 Students
Best Middle Schools in Bureau County, IL
The top middle schools in Bureau County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bradford Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bradford Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 44 Students
2. Bureau Valley Elem And Jh
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bureau Valley Cusd 340 • Public • Grades 3 - 8 • 298 Students
3. Plt Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prophetstown-lyndon-tampico Cusd3 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 168 Students
4. Northbrook School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mendota Ccsd 289 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 508 Students
5. Logan Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Princeton Esd 115 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 424 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Bureau County, IL
The top elementary schools in Bureau County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Neponset Grade School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kewanee Cusd 229 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 138 Students
2. Annawan Grade School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Annawan Cusd 226 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 247 Students
3. Lincoln Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Princeton Esd 115 • Public • Grades 3 - 4 • 218 Students
4. Wethersfield Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wethersfield Cusd 230 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 312 Students
5. Bureau Valley North
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bureau Valley Cusd 340 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 192 Students
6. Bradford Grade School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bradford Cusd 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 135 Students
7. Tampico Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prophetstown-lyndon-tampico Cusd3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 166 Students
8. Dalzell Grade School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dalzell Sd 98 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 62 Students
9. Dimmick Comm Cons Sd 175
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dimmick Comm Cons Sd #175 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 165 Students
10. Ohio Com Cons Grade School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ohio Ccsd 17 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 76 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Bureau County, IL
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Bureau County, IL has a total population of 33,244 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Bureau County, IL
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Bureau County, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.32 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.09 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.23 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Bureau County, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Bureau County, IL.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Bureau County, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Bureau County, IL
How many schools are in Bureau County, IL?
Bureau County, IL has 41 public schools: 13 high schools, 5 middle schools and 21 elementary schools, serving 10,603 students in total.
How do schools in Bureau County perform on state tests?
On average, 41 schools in Bureau County score 45% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 21%, so on average schools in Bureau County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Bureau County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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Cities, towns and school districts in Bureau County
12 places in Bureau County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (12)
- Princeton (5)
- Depue (2)
- Ohio (2)
- Spring Valley (2)
- Dalzell (1)
- La Moille (1)
- Ladd (1)
- Malden (1)
- Manlius (1)
- Neponset (1)
- Walnut (1)
- Wyanet (1)
School districts (2)
- Bureau Valley CUSD 340 (4 schools)
- Princeton ESD 115 (4 schools)