For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 176 students in Bradford, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Bradford, IL are Bradford Jr High School and Bradford Grade School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bradford, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Bradford have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Bradford, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bradford Jr High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
115 High St
Bradford, IL 61421
(309) 897-2801
Bradford, IL 61421
(309) 897-2801
Gr: 6-8 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Bradford Grade School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
345 Silver St
Bradford, IL 61421
(309) 897-4441
Bradford, IL 61421
(309) 897-4441
Gr: PK-5 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Bradford, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Bradford, IL include Bradford Jr High School and Bradford Grade School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Bradford?
2 public elementary schools are located in Bradford.
What is the racial composition of students in Bradford?
Bradford public elementary schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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