For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 384 students in Barry, IL.
The top ranked public schools in Barry, IL are Western Barry Elementary School and Western High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Barry, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Barry have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Barry, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Western Barry Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
401 Mcdonough St
Barry, IL 62312
(217) 335-2323
Barry, IL 62312
(217) 335-2323
Gr: K-5 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Western High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
401 Mcdonough St
Barry, IL 62312
(217) 335-2323
Barry, IL 62312
(217) 335-2323
Gr: 9-12 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Barry, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
401 Mcdonough St
Barry, IL 62312
(217) 335-2323
Barry, IL 62312
(217) 335-2323
Gr: PK-5 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
401 Mcdonough St
Barry, IL 62312
(217) 335-2323
Barry, IL 62312
(217) 335-2323
Gr: 6-8 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Barry, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Barry, IL include Western Barry Elementary School and Western High School.
How many public schools are located in Barry?
2 public schools are located in Barry.
What is the racial composition of students in Barry?
Barry public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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