For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 169 students in Bethany, IL.
The top ranked public elementary school in Bethany, IL is Okaw Valley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bethany, IL public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Bethany have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black and American Indian), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Bethany, IL (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Okaw Valley Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
319 N Washington St
Bethany, IL 61914
(217) 665-3541
Bethany, IL 61914
(217) 665-3541
Gr: PK-4 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Bethany, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Bethany, IL include Okaw Valley Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Bethany?
1 public elementary schools are located in Bethany.
What is the racial composition of students in Bethany?
Bethany public elementary schools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black and American Indian), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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