For the 2025 school year, there are 19 public schools serving 7,917 students in Bloomington, IL (there are 8 private schools, serving 1,816 private students). 81% of all K-12 students in Bloomington, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Bloomington, IL are Benjamin Elementary School, Safe School Program and Northpoint Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bloomington, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Bloomington have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Bloomington, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Benjamin Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6006 Ireland Grove Rd
Bloomington, IL 61705
(309) 557-4410
Bloomington, IL 61705
(309) 557-4410
Grades: K-5
| 629 students
Rank: #22.
Safe School Program
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
408 W Washington St
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 888-5120
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 888-5120
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: #33.
Northpoint Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2602 E College Ave
Bloomington, IL 61704
(309) 557-4420
Bloomington, IL 61704
(309) 557-4420
Grades: K-5
| 465 students
Rank: #44.
Washington Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1201 E Washington St
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 829-7034
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 829-7034
Grades: K-5
| 356 students
Rank: #55.
Pepper Ridge Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2602 Danbury Dr
Bloomington, IL 61705
(309) 557-4423
Bloomington, IL 61705
(309) 557-4423
Grades: K-5
| 299 students
Rank: #66.
Evans Junior High School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2901 Morrissey Dr
Bloomington, IL 61704
(309) 557-4406
Bloomington, IL 61704
(309) 557-4406
Grades: 6-8
| 776 students
Rank: #77.
Bloomington High School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1202 E Locust St
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 828-5201
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 828-5201
Grades: 9-12
| 1,395 students
Rank: #88.
Oakland Elementary School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1605 E Oakland Ave
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 662-4302
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 662-4302
Grades: K-5
| 428 students
Rank: #99.
Stevenson Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2106 Arrowhead Dr
Bloomington, IL 61704
(309) 663-2351
Bloomington, IL 61704
(309) 663-2351
Grades: K-5
| 308 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Bloomington Jr High School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
901 Colton Ave
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 827-0086
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 827-0086
Grades: 6-8
| 997 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Fox Creek Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3910 Timberwolf Trl
Bloomington, IL 61705
(309) 557-4416
Bloomington, IL 61705
(309) 557-4416
Grades: K-5
| 306 students
Rank: #1212.
Regional Alop School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
201 E Grove St Ste 300
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 888-5120
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 888-5120
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: #1313.
Cedar Ridge Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2808 Breezewood Blvd
Bloomington, IL 61704
(309) 557-4413
Bloomington, IL 61704
(309) 557-4413
Grades: K-5
| 386 students
Rank: #1414.
Bent Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
904 N Roosevelt Ave
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 828-4315
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 828-4315
Grades: K-5
| 370 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Irving Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
602 W Jackson St
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 827-8091
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 827-8091
Grades: K-5
| 312 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Sheridan Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1403 W Walnut St
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 828-2359
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 828-2359
Grades: K-5
| 355 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bloomington Area Career Center
Vocational School
1202 E Locust St
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 829-8671
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 829-8671
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
201 Brigham School Rd
Bloomington, IL 61704
(309) 557-4413
Bloomington, IL 61704
(309) 557-4413
Grades: PK
| 323 students
Rank: n/an/a
1402 W Olive St
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 827-0308
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 827-0308
Grades: PK
| 212 students
Bloomington, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Regional Alternative School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
408 W Washington
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 828-5807
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 828-5807
Grades: 9-12
| 151 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Bloomington, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Bloomington, IL include Benjamin Elementary School, Safe School Program and Northpoint Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Bloomington?
19 public schools are located in Bloomington.
What percentage of students in Bloomington go to public school?
81% of all K-12 students in Bloomington are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Bloomington?
Bloomington public schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Bloomington are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Bloomington include: Fox Creek Elementary School vs. Pepper Ridge Elementary School, Pepper Ridge Elementary School vs. Fox Creek Elementary School, Cedar Ridge Elementary School vs. Benjamin Elementary School
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