For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 819 students in Havana, IL.
The top-ranked public schools in Havana, IL are Havana Jr High School, New Central Elementary School and Havana High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Havana, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Havana have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Havana, IL (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Havana Jr High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
801 E Laurel Ave
Havana, IL 62644
(309) 543-6677
Havana, IL 62644
(309) 543-6677
Gr: 5-8 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
New Central Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
215 N Pearl St
Havana, IL 62644
(309) 543-2241
Havana, IL 62644
(309) 543-2241
Gr: K-4 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Havana High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
501 S Mckinley St
Havana, IL 62644
(309) 543-3337
Havana, IL 62644
(309) 543-3337
Gr: 9-12 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Havana, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Havana, IL include Havana Jr High School, New Central Elementary School and Havana High School.
How many public schools are located in Havana?
3 public schools are located in Havana.
What is the racial composition of students in Havana?
Havana public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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