For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,365 students in Eureka, IL (there are 1 private school, serving 159 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Eureka, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Eureka, IL are Eureka High School, Eureka Middle School and Davenport Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Eureka, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Eureka have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Eureka, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Eureka High School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 W Cruger Ave
Eureka, IL 61530
(309) 467-2361
Eureka, IL 61530
(309) 467-2361
Grades: 9-12
| 481 students
Rank: #22.
Eureka Middle School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2005 S Main St
Eureka, IL 61530
(309) 467-3771
Eureka, IL 61530
(309) 467-3771
Grades: 5-8
| 460 students
Rank: #33.
Davenport Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
301 S Main St
Eureka, IL 61530
(309) 467-3012
Eureka, IL 61530
(309) 467-3012
Grades: PK-4
| 424 students
Rank: n/an/a
Wcsea Eureka Intensive Ece
Special Education School
109 W Cruger Ave
Eureka, IL 61530
(309) 367-4901
Eureka, IL 61530
(309) 367-4901
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Eureka, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Eureka, IL include Eureka High School, Eureka Middle School and Davenport Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Eureka?
4 public schools are located in Eureka.
What percentage of students in Eureka go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Eureka are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Eureka?
Eureka public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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