For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,699 students in Bourbonnais, IL (there are 3 private schools, serving 635 private students). 81% of all K-12 students in Bourbonnais, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Bourbonnais, IL are St George Elementary School, Alan B Shepard Elementary School and Shabbona Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bourbonnais, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 31% statewide average). Schools in Bourbonnais have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Bourbonnais, IL (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
St George Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5200 E Center St
Bourbonnais, IL 60914
(815) 933-1503
Bourbonnais, IL 60914
(815) 933-1503
Grades: PK-8
| 398 students
Rank: #22.
Alan B Shepard Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
325 N Convent St
Bourbonnais, IL 60914
(815) 929-4600
Bourbonnais, IL 60914
(815) 929-4600
Grades: PK-3
| 466 students
Rank: #33.
Shabbona Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
321 N Convent St
Bourbonnais, IL 60914
(815) 929-4700
Bourbonnais, IL 60914
(815) 929-4700
Grades: K-3
| 267 students
Rank: #44.
Bourbonnais Upper Grade Center
(Math: 21% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 W John Casey Rd
Bourbonnais, IL 60914
(815) 929-5200
Bourbonnais, IL 60914
(815) 929-5200
Grades: 7-8
| 510 students
Rank: #55.
Liberty Intermediate School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1690 Career Center Rd
Bourbonnais, IL 60914
(815) 929-5000
Bourbonnais, IL 60914
(815) 929-5000
Grades: 4-6
| 736 students
Rank: #66.
Noel Levasseur Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
601 W Bethel Dr
Bourbonnais, IL 60914
(815) 929-4500
Bourbonnais, IL 60914
(815) 929-4500
Grades: PK-3
| 322 students
Rank: n/an/a
The Communications Program
Special Education School
5200 E Center St
Bourbonnais, IL 60914
(815) 933-1503
Bourbonnais, IL 60914
(815) 933-1503
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Kankakee Area Career Center
Vocational School
Po Box 570
Bourbonnais, IL 60914
(815) 939-4971
Bourbonnais, IL 60914
(815) 939-4971
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
Bourbonnais, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
160 W River St
Bourbonnais, IL 60914
(815) 929-5300
Bourbonnais, IL 60914
(815) 929-5300
Grades: PK-K
| 184 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Bourbonnais, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Bourbonnais, IL include St George Elementary School, Alan B Shepard Elementary School and Shabbona Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Bourbonnais, IL?
8 public schools are located in Bourbonnais, IL.
What percentage of students in Bourbonnais, IL go to public school?
81% of all K-12 students in Bourbonnais, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Bourbonnais, IL?
Bourbonnais, IL public schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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