Best Fairbury Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 368 students in Fairbury, IL.
The top ranked public elementary school in Fairbury, IL is Prairie Central Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fairbury, IL public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Fairbury have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

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

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Prairie Central Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
600 S 1st St
Fairbury, IL 61739
(815) 692-2623
Gr: 2-4 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Fairbury, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Fairbury, IL include Prairie Central Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Fairbury?
1 public elementary schools are located in Fairbury.
What is the racial composition of students in Fairbury?
Fairbury public elementary schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

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