For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 343 students in Dakota, IL.
The top ranked public high school in Dakota, IL is Dakota Jr Sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dakota, IL public high school have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Dakota have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public high schools.
Dakota, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Dakota Jr Sr 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 8% 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 Dakota, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dakota Jr Sr High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 Campus Dr
Dakota, IL 61018
(844) 632-5682
Dakota, IL 61018
(844) 632-5682
Gr: 7-12 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Dakota, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in Dakota, IL include Dakota Jr Sr High School.
How many public high schools are located in Dakota?
1 public high schools are located in Dakota.
What is the racial composition of students in Dakota?
Dakota public high schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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