Best Bethany Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 338 students in Bethany, IL.

The top ranked public schools in Bethany, IL are Okaw Valley Elementary School and Okaw Valley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Bethany, IL public schools have an score of 16% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and score of 19% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Bethany have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.

Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Bethany, IL (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Okaw Valley Elementary School

(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
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319 N Washington St
Bethany, IL 61914
(217) 665-3541

Gr: PK-4 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 2%

Rank: #22.

Okaw Valley High School

(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
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709 S St John
Bethany, IL 61914
(217) 665-3631

Gr: 9-12 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Bethany, IL?

The top ranked public schools in Bethany, IL include Okaw Valley Elementary School and Okaw Valley High School.

How many public schools are located in Bethany?

2 public schools are located in Bethany.

What is the racial composition of students in Bethany?

Bethany public schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).