For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 514 students in Hinckley, IL.
The top-ranked public schools in Hinckley, IL are Hinckley-big Rock Elementary School and Hinckley-big Rock High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hinckley, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Hinckley have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Hinckley, IL (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hinckley-big Rock Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 W Lincoln Hwy
Hinckley, IL 60520
(815) 286-3400
Hinckley, IL 60520
(815) 286-3400
Gr: PK-4 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Hinckley-big Rock High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
700 E Lincoln Ave
Hinckley, IL 60520
(815) 286-7501
Hinckley, IL 60520
(815) 286-7501
Gr: 9-12 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Hinckley, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Hinckley, IL include Hinckley-big Rock Elementary School and Hinckley-big Rock High School.
How many public schools are located in Hinckley?
2 public schools are located in Hinckley.
What is the racial composition of students in Hinckley?
Hinckley public schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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