For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 819 students in Auburn, IL.
The top-ranked public schools in Auburn, IL are Auburn High School and Auburn Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Auburn, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Auburn have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Auburn, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Auburn High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
511 N 7th St
Auburn, IL 62615
(217) 438-6817
Auburn, IL 62615
(217) 438-6817
Gr: 9-12 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Auburn Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
601 N 7th St
Auburn, IL 62615
(217) 438-6919
Auburn, IL 62615
(217) 438-6919
Gr: 3-5 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
445 N 5th St
Auburn, IL 62615
(217) 438-6916
Auburn, IL 62615
(217) 438-6916
Gr: PK-2 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Auburn, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Auburn, IL include Auburn High School and Auburn Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Auburn?
3 public schools are located in Auburn.
What is the racial composition of students in Auburn?
Auburn public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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