For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 722 students in Amboy, IL (there are 1 private school, serving 16 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Amboy, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Amboy, IL are Amboy Central Elementary School, Amboy Jr High School and Amboy High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Amboy, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Amboy have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Amboy, IL (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Amboy Central Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
30 E Provost St
Amboy, IL 61310
(815) 857-3619
Amboy, IL 61310
(815) 857-3619
Gr: PK-4 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Amboy Jr High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
240 N Metcalf Ave
Amboy, IL 61310
(815) 857-3528
Amboy, IL 61310
(815) 857-3528
Gr: 5-8 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Amboy High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11 E Hawley St
Amboy, IL 61310
(815) 857-3632
Amboy, IL 61310
(815) 857-3632
Gr: 9-12 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Amboy, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Amboy, IL include Amboy Central Elementary School, Amboy Jr High School and Amboy High School.
How many public schools are located in Amboy?
3 public schools are located in Amboy.
What percentage of students in Amboy go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Amboy are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Amboy?
Amboy public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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