For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 266 students in New Baden, IL.
The top ranked public school in New Baden, IL is New Baden Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Baden, IL public school have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in New Baden have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in New Baden, IL (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New Baden Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
700 Marilyn Dr
New Baden, IL 62265
(618) 588-3535
New Baden, IL 62265
(618) 588-3535
Gr: PK-3 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
New Baden, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
317 E Maple St
New Baden, IL 62265
(618) 588-3260
New Baden, IL 62265
(618) 588-3260
Gr: 4-6 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in New Baden, IL?
The top ranked public schools in New Baden, IL include New Baden Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in New Baden?
1 public schools are located in New Baden.
What is the racial composition of students in New Baden?
New Baden public schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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