For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 1,407 students in Bureau County, IL.
The top ranked public high schools in Bureau County, IL are Behavior Disorder Program Coop, Ohio Community High School and Princeton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bureau County, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Bureau County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Bureau County, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Princeton High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Bureau County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Behavior Disorder Program Coop
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
400 N Galena St
Tiskilwa, IL 61368
(815) 915-4460
Tiskilwa, IL 61368
(815) 915-4460
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
Ohio Community High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
103 Memorial Street
Ohio, IL 61349
(815) 376-2934
Ohio, IL 61349
(815) 376-2934
Grades: 9-12
| 26 students
Rank: #33.
Princeton High School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
103 S Euclid Ave
Princeton, IL 61356
(815) 875-3308
Princeton, IL 61356
(815) 875-3308
Grades: 9-12
| 486 students
Rank: #44.
Bureau Valley High School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9154 2125 N Avenue
Sheffield, IL 61361
(815) 445-4004
Sheffield, IL 61361
(815) 445-4004
Grades: 9-12
| 303 students
Rank: #55.
Depue High School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
204 Pleasant
Depue, IL 61322
(815) 447-2121
Depue, IL 61322
(815) 447-2121
Grades: 9-12
| 98 students
Rank: #66.
Hall High School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
800 W Erie St
Spring Valley, IL 61362
(815) 664-2100
Spring Valley, IL 61362
(815) 664-2100
Grades: 9-12
| 410 students
Rank: #77.
La Moille Jr/sr High School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
801 S Main St
La Moille, IL 61330
(815) 638-2018
La Moille, IL 61330
(815) 638-2018
Grades: 7-12
| 84 students
Bureau County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
409 W Maple St
Manlius, IL 61338
(815) 445-3101
Manlius, IL 61338
(815) 445-3101
Grades: 5-12
| 19 students
Behavior Disorder Program Coop (Closed 2007)
Special Education School
109 W 4th St
Wyanet, IL 61379
(815) 699-2299
Wyanet, IL 61379
(815) 699-2299
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
306 East St
Sheffield, IL 61361
(815) 454-2503
Sheffield, IL 61361
(815) 454-2503
Grades: 3-5
| 120 students
314 S Main St
Cherry, IL 61317
(815) 894-2777
Cherry, IL 61317
(815) 894-2777
Grades: K-8
| 45 students
100 North St
Bureau, IL 61315
(815) 659-3191
Bureau, IL 61315
(815) 659-3191
Grades: PK-8
| 46 students
501 E Erie St
Spring Valley, IL 61362
(815) 663-5631
Spring Valley, IL 61362
(815) 663-5631
Grades: PK-1
| 211 students
201 West Main St
Neponset, IL 61345
(309) 594-2306
Neponset, IL 61345
(309) 594-2306
Grades: PK-8
| 90 students
400 N Galena St
Tiskilwa, IL 61368
(815) 646-4211
Tiskilwa, IL 61368
(815) 646-4211
Grades: 4-5
| n/a students
400 N Galena St
Tiskilwa, IL 61368
(815) 646-4211
Tiskilwa, IL 61368
(815) 646-4211
Grades: PK
| 12 students
Roe Bureau City Alternative School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
109 W 4th Street
Wyanet, IL 61379
(815) 699-2299
Wyanet, IL 61379
(815) 699-2299
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Po Box 7
Van Orin, IL 61374
(815) 638-3141
Van Orin, IL 61374
(815) 638-3141
Grades: K-3
| 61 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Bureau County, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in Bureau County, IL include Behavior Disorder Program Coop, Ohio Community High School and Princeton High School.
How many public high schools are located in Bureau County?
7 public high schools are located in Bureau County.
What is the racial composition of students in Bureau County?
Bureau County public high schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Bureau County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Bureau County include: Princeton High School vs. Hall High School, Bureau Valley High School vs. Hall High School, Depue High School vs. Hall High School
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