For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,567 students in Harvard, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Harvard, IL are Crosby Elementary School, Jefferson Elementary School and Harvard Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harvard, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 11% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Harvard have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Harvard, IL (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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%
Harvard, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Harvard, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Harvard, IL include Crosby Elementary School, Jefferson Elementary School and Harvard Jr High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Harvard?
3 public elementary schools are located in Harvard.
What is the racial composition of students in Harvard?
Harvard public elementary schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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