Best Harvard Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,499 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 score of 6% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and 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 (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.

Crosby Elementary School

(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
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401 Hereley Dr
Harvard, IL 60033
(815) 943-4022

Gr: K-3 | 637 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 75%

Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.

Harvard High School

(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
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1103 N Jefferson St
Harvard, IL 60033
(815) 943-6461

Gr: 9-12 | 798 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 75%

Rank: #33.

Jefferson Elementary School

(Math: 6% | Reading: 16%)
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1200 N Jefferson St
Harvard, IL 60033
(815) 943-6464

Gr: 4-5 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 80%

Rank: #44.

Harvard Jr High School

(Math: 5% | Reading: 7%)
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1301 Garfield St
Harvard, IL 60033
(815) 943-6466

Gr: 6-8 | 577 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 73%

Rank: n/an/a

Washington Elementary School

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305 S Hutchinson St
Harvard, IL 60033
(815) 943-6367

Gr: PK | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 78%

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Harvard, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Central Elementary School (Closed 2011)

401 North Division St
Harvard, IL 60033
(815) 943-6125

Gr: 2

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).