For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 854 students in Fairbury, IL.
The top-ranked public schools in Fairbury, IL are Prairie Central Elementary School and Prairie Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fairbury, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Fairbury have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Fairbury, IL (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Prairie Central Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 S 1st St
Fairbury, IL 61739
(815) 692-2623
Fairbury, IL 61739
(815) 692-2623
Gr: 2-4 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Prairie Central High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
411 N 7th St
Fairbury, IL 61739
(815) 692-2355
Fairbury, IL 61739
(815) 692-2355
Gr: 9-12 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Fairbury, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Fairbury, IL include Prairie Central Elementary School and Prairie Central High School.
How many public schools are located in Fairbury?
2 public schools are located in Fairbury.
What is the racial composition of students in Fairbury?
Fairbury public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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