For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,086 students in Eldorado, IL.
The top-ranked public schools in Eldorado, IL are Eldorado Middle School, Eldorado Elementary School and Eldorado High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Eldorado, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Eldorado have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Eldorado, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Eldorado Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1907 1st St
Eldorado, IL 62930
(618) 273-8056
Eldorado, IL 62930
(618) 273-8056
Gr: 6-8 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Eldorado Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Alexander St
Eldorado, IL 62930
(618) 273-9324
Eldorado, IL 62930
(618) 273-9324
Gr: PK-5 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Eldorado High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2200 Illinois Ave
Eldorado, IL 62930
(618) 273-2881
Eldorado, IL 62930
(618) 273-2881
Gr: 9-12 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Eldorado, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Eldorado, IL include Eldorado Middle School, Eldorado Elementary School and Eldorado High School.
How many public schools are located in Eldorado?
3 public schools are located in Eldorado.
What is the racial composition of students in Eldorado?
Eldorado public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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