Best Fairbury Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 886 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 score of 24% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and 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 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Fairbury, IL (2025-26)

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(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Prairie Central Elementary School

(Math: 26% | Reading: 25%)
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600 S 1st St
Fairbury, IL 61739
(815) 692-2623

Gr: 2-4 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%

Rank: #22.

Prairie Central High School

(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
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411 N 7th St
Fairbury, IL 61739
(815) 692-2355

Gr: 9-12 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%

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 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).