For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,532 students in Harvard, IL.
The top-ranked public schools in Harvard, IL are Crosby Elementary School, Harvard High School and Jefferson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harvard, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 11% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Harvard have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Harvard, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Crosby Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
401 Hereley Dr
Harvard, IL 60033
(815) 943-4022
Harvard, IL 60033
(815) 943-4022
Gr: K-3 | 655 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Harvard High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1103 N Jefferson St
Harvard, IL 60033
(815) 943-6461
Harvard, IL 60033
(815) 943-6461
Gr: 9-12 | 815 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #33.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1200 N Jefferson St
Harvard, IL 60033
(815) 943-6464
Harvard, IL 60033
(815) 943-6464
Gr: 4-5 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #44.
Harvard Jr High School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1301 Garfield St
Harvard, IL 60033
(815) 943-6466
Harvard, IL 60033
(815) 943-6466
Gr: 6-8 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: n/an/a
305 S Hutchinson St
Harvard, IL 60033
(815) 943-6367
Harvard, IL 60033
(815) 943-6367
Gr: PK | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Harvard, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Harvard, IL include Crosby Elementary School, Harvard High School and Jefferson Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Harvard?
5 public schools are located in Harvard.
What is the racial composition of students in Harvard?
Harvard public schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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