For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,836 students in Harrisburg, IL (there are 1 private school, serving 93 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Harrisburg, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Harrisburg, IL are School District 428 Iyc-hrb, Harrisburg Middle School and East Side Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harrisburg, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Harrisburg have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Harrisburg, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
School District 428 Iyc-hrb
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1201 W Poplar St
Harrisburg, IL 62946
(618) 252-8681
Harrisburg, IL 62946
(618) 252-8681
Gr: 7-12 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #22.
Harrisburg Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
312 Bulldog Blvd
Harrisburg, IL 62946
(618) 253-7637
Harrisburg, IL 62946
(618) 253-7637
Gr: 6-8 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
East Side Intermediate School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
315 E Church St
Harrisburg, IL 62946
(618) 253-7637
Harrisburg, IL 62946
(618) 253-7637
Gr: 3-5 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Harrisburg High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
333 W College St
Harrisburg, IL 62946
(618) 253-7637
Harrisburg, IL 62946
(618) 253-7637
Gr: 9-12 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: n/an/a
301 Bulldog Blvd
Harrisburg, IL 62946
(618) 253-7637
Harrisburg, IL 62946
(618) 253-7637
Gr: PK | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
411 W Lincoln St
Harrisburg, IL 62946
(618) 253-7637
Harrisburg, IL 62946
(618) 253-7637
Gr: K-2 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Harrisburg, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Learning Alternative Branch Harrisburg (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
24 S Vine St
Harrisburg, IL 62946
(618) 253-7622
Harrisburg, IL 62946
(618) 253-7622
Gr: 6-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Harrisburg, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Harrisburg, IL include School District 428 Iyc-hrb, Harrisburg Middle School and East Side Intermediate School.
How many public schools are located in Harrisburg?
6 public schools are located in Harrisburg.
What percentage of students in Harrisburg go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Harrisburg are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Harrisburg?
Harrisburg public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Harrisburg are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Harrisburg include: East Side Intermediate School vs. West Side Primary School
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