For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,278 students in Bradley, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Bradley, IL are Bradley West Elementary School and Bradley Central Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bradley, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Bradley have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Bradley, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bradley West Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 W State St
Bradley, IL 60915
(815) 933-2216
Bradley, IL 60915
(815) 933-2216
Gr: 3-5 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
Bradley Central Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
260 N Wabash Ave
Bradley, IL 60915
(815) 939-3564
Bradley, IL 60915
(815) 939-3564
Gr: 6-8 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: n/an/a
610 Liberty St
Bradley, IL 60915
(815) 933-2233
Bradley, IL 60915
(815) 933-2233
Gr: PK-2 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Bradley, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Bradley, IL include Bradley West Elementary School and Bradley Central Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Bradley?
3 public elementary schools are located in Bradley.
What is the racial composition of students in Bradley?
Bradley public elementary schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Bradley are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Bradley include: Bradley West Elementary School vs. Bradley East Elementary School, Bradley East Elementary School vs. Bradley West Elementary School
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