For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 982 students in Orion, IL.
The top ranked public schools in Orion, IL are Orion Middle School, C R Hanna Elementary School and Orion High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Orion, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Orion have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Orion, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Orion Middle School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
800 12th Ave
Orion, IL 61273
(309) 526-3392
Orion, IL 61273
(309) 526-3392
Grades: 6-8
| 232 students
Rank: #22.
C R Hanna Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
900 14th Ave
Orion, IL 61273
(309) 526-3386
Orion, IL 61273
(309) 526-3386
Grades: PK-5
| 456 students
Rank: #33.
Orion High School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1100 13th St
Orion, IL 61273
(309) 526-3361
Orion, IL 61273
(309) 526-3361
Grades: 9-12
| 294 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Orion, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Orion, IL include Orion Middle School, C R Hanna Elementary School and Orion High School.
How many public schools are located in Orion?
3 public schools are located in Orion.
What is the racial composition of students in Orion?
Orion public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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