Top Bloomington Public Schools
- For the 2021 school year, there are 18 public schools in Bloomington, IL, serving 8,770 students. Bloomington has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Illinois.
- Bloomington, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Illinois public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Bloomington have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
- The top ranked public schools in Bloomington, IL are Benjamin Elementary School, Washington Elementary School and Northpoint Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Illinois public school average of 15:1.
Top Bloomington, IL Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Benjamin Elementary School Math: 66% | Reading: 58%Rank:10/Top 10%6006 Ireland Grove R10
Bloomington, IL 61705
(309) 557-4410
Grades: K-5 | 568 students
- Washington Elementary School Math: 51% | Reading: 54%Rank:9/Top 20%1201 E Washington St10
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 829-7034
Grades: K-5 | 402 students
- Northpoint Elementary School Math: 58% | Reading: 45%Rank:9/Top 20%2602 E College Ave10
Bloomington, IL 61704
(309) 557-4420
Grades: K-5 | 530 students
- Oakland Elementary School Math: 44% | Reading: 40%Rank:7/Top 50%1605 E Oakland Ave10
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 662-4302
Grades: K-5 | 486 students
- Evans Junior High School Math: 30% | Reading: 38%Rank:6/Top 50%2901 Morrissey Dr10
Bloomington, IL 61704
(309) 557-4406
Grades: 6-8 | 795 students
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- Pepper Ridge Elementary School Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:6/Top 50%2602 Danbury Dr10
Bloomington, IL 61705
(309) 557-4423
Grades: K-5 | 354 students
- Bloomington High School Math: 30% | Reading: 35%Rank:6/Top 50%1202 E Locust St10
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 828-5201
Grades: 9-12 | 1,390 student
- Cedar Ridge Elementary School Math: 18% | Reading: 27%Rank:4/Bottom 50%2808 Breezewood Blvd10
Bloomington, IL 61704
(309) 557-4413
Grades: K-5 | 509 students
- Fox Creek Elementary School Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%Rank:4/Bottom 50%3910 Timberwolf Trl10
Bloomington, IL 61705
(309) 557-4416
Grades: K-5 | 308 students
- Stevenson Elementary School Math: 22% | Reading: 19%Rank:4/Bottom 50%2106 Arrowhead Dr10
Bloomington, IL 61704
(309) 663-2351
Grades: K-5 | 396 students
- Bloomington Junior High School Math: 16% | Reading: 23%Rank:3/Bottom 50%901 Colton Ave10
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 827-0086
Grades: 6-8 | 1,247 student
- Bent Elementary School Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%Rank:3/Bottom 50%904 N Roosevelt Ave10
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 828-4315
Grades: K-5 | 357 students
- Sheridan Elementary School Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%Rank:3/Bottom 50%1403 W Walnut St10
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 828-2359
Grades: K-5 | 364 students
- Irving Elementary School Math: 10% | Reading: 10%Rank:2/Bottom 50%602 W Jackson St10
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 827-8091
Grades: K-5 | 380 students
- Brigham Elementary School201 Brigham School R
Bloomington, IL 61704
(309) 557-4413
Grades: PK | 169 students
- Regional Alop School Alternative School408 W Washington St
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 828-5807
Grades: 11-12 | 220 students
- Safe School Program Alternative School408 W Washington St
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 828-5807
Grades: Inquire with school | 22 students
- Sarah A Raymond School Of Early Education1402 W Olive St
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 827-0308
Grades: PK | 273 students
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