For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 427 students in 61422, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 61422, IL are Bushnell-prairie City Jr High School and Bushnell-prairie City Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 61422 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in 61422, IL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61422, IL Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bushnell-prairie City Jr High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
847 Walnut St
Bushnell, IL 61422
(309) 772-3123
Bushnell, IL 61422
(309) 772-3123
Gr: 6-8 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Bushnell-prairie City Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
345 E Hess St
Bushnell, IL 61422
(309) 772-9464
Bushnell, IL 61422
(309) 772-9464
Gr: PK-5 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 61422, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 61422, IL include Bushnell-prairie City Jr High School and Bushnell-prairie City Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 61422?
2 public elementary schools are located in 61422.
What is the racial composition of students in 61422?
61422 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 13% 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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