Best Schools in Prairie Center, IL
Prairie Center, IL has 12 public schools (4 high, 2 middle, 6 elementary) serving 4,242 students. On average they score 42% on state proficiency tests against a projected 22%, so schools in Prairie Center exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Prairie Center, IL
The top high schools in Prairie Center, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mendota Twp High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mendota Twp Hsd 280 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 493 Students
2. Earlville Jr/sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Earlville Cusd 9 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 97 Students
3. Serena High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Serena Cusd 2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 163 Students
4. Ottawa Township High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ottawa Twp Hsd 140 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1261 Students
Best Middle Schools in Prairie Center, IL
The top middle schools in Prairie Center, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Northbrook School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mendota Ccsd 289 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 508 Students
2. Serena Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Serena Cusd 2 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 186 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Prairie Center, IL
The top elementary schools in Prairie Center, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wallace Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wallace Ccsd 195 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 396 Students
2. Waltham Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waltham Ccsd 185 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 224 Students
3. Harding Grade School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Serena Cusd 2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 140 Students
4. Earlville Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Earlville Cusd 9 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 242 Students
5. Lincoln Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mendota Ccsd 289 • Public • Grades 2 - 4 • 310 Students
6. Blackstone Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mendota Ccsd 289 • Public • Grades KG - 1 • 222 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Prairie Center, IL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Prairie Center, IL has a total population of 365 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Prairie Center, 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 Prairie Center, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
8.19 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.75 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
6.44 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Prairie Center, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Prairie Center, 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 Prairie Center, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Prairie Center, IL
How many schools are in Prairie Center, IL?
Prairie Center, IL has 12 public schools: 4 high schools, 2 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 4,242 students in total.
How do schools in Prairie Center perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Prairie Center score 42% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 22%, so on average schools in Prairie Center exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Prairie Center?
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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- Projected: 24%
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