Best Bushnell Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 607 students in Bushnell, IL.

The top-ranked public schools in Bushnell, IL are Bushnell-prairie City Jr High School, Bushnell-prairie City Elementary School and Bushnell-prairie City High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Bushnell, IL public schools have an score of 14% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and score of 12% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Bushnell have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.

Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Bushnell, IL (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Bushnell-prairie City Jr High School

(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
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847 Walnut St
Bushnell, IL 61422
(309) 772-3123

Gr: 6-8 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 14%

Rank: #22.

Bushnell-prairie City Elementary School

(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
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345 E Hess St
Bushnell, IL 61422
(309) 772-9464

Gr: PK-5 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 14%

Rank: #33.

Bushnell-prairie City High School

(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
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845 Walnut St
Bushnell, IL 61422
(309) 772-2113

Gr: 9-12 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 11%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Bushnell, IL?

The top-ranked public schools in Bushnell, IL include Bushnell-prairie City Jr High School, Bushnell-prairie City Elementary School and Bushnell-prairie City High School.

How many public schools are located in Bushnell?

3 public schools are located in Bushnell.

What is the racial composition of students in Bushnell?

Bushnell public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).