For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 169 students in Colfax, IL.
The top ranked public high school in Colfax, IL is Ridgeview High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Colfax, IL public high school have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Colfax have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Colfax, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Ridgeview High School, with 80-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 13% 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 Colfax, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ridgeview High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
202 E Wood St
Colfax, IL 61728
(309) 723-2951
Colfax, IL 61728
(309) 723-2951
Gr: 9-12 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Colfax, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
202 E Wood
Colfax, IL 61728
(309) 723-2951
Colfax, IL 61728
(309) 723-2951
Gr: 9-12 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Colfax, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in Colfax, IL include Ridgeview High School.
How many public high schools are located in Colfax?
1 public high schools are located in Colfax.
What is the racial composition of students in Colfax?
Colfax public high schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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