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Best Schools in Fairbury, IL
Fairbury, IL has 15 public schools (3 high, 4 middle, 8 elementary) serving 4,183 students. On average they score 41% on state proficiency tests against a projected 25%, so schools in Fairbury meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Fairbury, IL
The top high schools in Fairbury, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ridgeview High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ridgeview Cusd 19 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 163 Students
2. Pontiac High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pontiac Twp Hsd 90 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 693 Students
3. Prairie Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prairie Central Cusd 8 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 516 Students
Best Middle Schools in Fairbury, IL
The top middle schools in Fairbury, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Prairie Central Upper Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prairie Central Cusd 8 • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 237 Students
2. Prairie Central Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prairie Central Cusd 8 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 228 Students
3. Ridgeview Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ridgeview Cusd 19 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 133 Students
4. Pontiac Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pontiac Ccsd 429 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 340 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Fairbury, IL
The top elementary schools in Fairbury, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Prairie Central Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prairie Central Cusd 8 • Public • Grades 2 - 4 • 322 Students
2. Saunemin Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Saunemin Ccsd 438 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 125 Students
3. Ridgeview Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ridgeview Cusd 19 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 236 Students
4. Washington Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pontiac Ccsd 429 • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 205 Students
5. Lincoln Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pontiac Ccsd 429 • Public • Grades 2 - 3 • 217 Students
6. Prairie Central Primary West
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prairie Central Cusd 8 • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 278 Students
7. Central Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pontiac Ccsd 429 • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 346 Students
8. Prairie Central Primary East
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prairie Central Cusd 8 • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 144 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Fairbury, IL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Fairbury, IL has a total population of 4,497 with 29% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Fairbury, 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 Fairbury, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.82 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.72 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.11 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Fairbury, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Fairbury, 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 Fairbury, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Fairbury, IL
How many schools are in Fairbury, IL?
Fairbury, IL has 15 public schools: 3 high schools, 4 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 4,183 students in total.
How do schools in Fairbury perform on state tests?
On average, 15 schools in Fairbury score 41% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 25%, so on average schools in Fairbury meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Fairbury?
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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- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Fairbury
2 of 2 schools in Fairbury carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 1C: 1
All 2 public schools we grade in Fairbury. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.