For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 366 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 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Barry, IL (2026-27)
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 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 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 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
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 55% (majority Hispanic).
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