For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 623 students in East Dubuque, IL (there are 1 private school, serving 74 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in East Dubuque, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in East Dubuque, IL are East Dubuque Jr High School, East Dubuque Elementary School and East Dubuque High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
East Dubuque, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in East Dubuque have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in East Dubuque, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Dubuque Jr High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
200 Parklane Dr
East Dubuque, IL 61025
(815) 747-3188
East Dubuque, IL 61025
(815) 747-3188
Gr: 7-8 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
East Dubuque Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 N School Rd
East Dubuque, IL 61025
(815) 747-3117
East Dubuque, IL 61025
(815) 747-3117
Gr: PK-6 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
East Dubuque High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 Parklane Dr
East Dubuque, IL 61025
(815) 747-3188
East Dubuque, IL 61025
(815) 747-3188
Gr: 9-12 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in East Dubuque, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in East Dubuque, IL include East Dubuque Jr High School, East Dubuque Elementary School and East Dubuque High School.
How many public schools are located in East Dubuque?
3 public schools are located in East Dubuque.
What percentage of students in East Dubuque go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in East Dubuque are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in East Dubuque?
East Dubuque public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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