For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 177 students in Buncombe, IL.
The top-ranked public schools in Buncombe, IL are Lick Creek Elementary School and Buncombe Cons School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Buncombe, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Buncombe have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Buncombe, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lick Creek Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7355 Lick Creek Rd
Buncombe, IL 62912
(618) 833-2545
Buncombe, IL 62912
(618) 833-2545
Gr: PK-8 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Buncombe Cons School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
164 Main
Buncombe, IL 62912
(618) 658-8830
Buncombe, IL 62912
(618) 658-8830
Gr: K-8 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Buncombe, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Buncombe, IL include Lick Creek Elementary School and Buncombe Cons School.
How many public schools are located in Buncombe?
2 public schools are located in Buncombe.
What is the racial composition of students in Buncombe?
Buncombe public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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