For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 738 students in Prophetstown-Lyndon-Tampico Cusd3 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Prophetstown-Lyndon-Tampico Cusd3 School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
4 Schools
4,382 Schools
# Students
738 Students
1,841,658 Students
# Teachers
56 Teachers
137,830 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Prophetstown-Lyndon-Tampico Cusd3 School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 861 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 75% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#257 out of 865 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
50%
Graduation Rate
75%
87.6%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)19.7%
29.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.22
0.70
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
Showing 1993–2011. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
5%
29%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
16%
Showing 2002–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
% White
88%
45%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,007 in this school district is less than the state median of $25,132. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,954 is less than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$46,284 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$13 MM
$44,509 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$20,007
$25,132
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$16,954
$24,168
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Prophetstown-Lyndon-Tampico Cusd3 School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Plt Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
38 Ferry St
Prophetstown, IL 61277
(815) 537-5084
Prophetstown, IL 61277
(815) 537-5084
Gr: 6-8 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Prophetstown Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
301 W 3rd St
Prophetstown, IL 61277
(815) 537-2345
Prophetstown, IL 61277
(815) 537-2345
Gr: PK-3 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Tampico Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
304 W Kimball Rd
Tampico, IL 61283
(815) 438-2255
Tampico, IL 61283
(815) 438-2255
Gr: PK-5 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #44.
Prophetstown High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
310 W Riverside Dr
Prophetstown, IL 61277
(815) 537-5161
Prophetstown, IL 61277
(815) 537-5161
Gr: 9-12 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Prophetstown-Lyndon-Tampico Cusd3 School District?
Prophetstown-Lyndon-Tampico Cusd3 School District manages 4 public schools serving 738 students.
What is the rank of Prophetstown-Lyndon-Tampico Cusd3 School District?
Prophetstown-Lyndon-Tampico Cusd3 School District is ranked #288 out of 861 school districts in Illinois (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Prophetstown-Lyndon-Tampico Cusd3 School District?
88% of Prophetstown-Lyndon-Tampico Cusd3 School District students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Prophetstown-Lyndon-Tampico Cusd3 School District?
Prophetstown-Lyndon-Tampico Cusd3 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Prophetstown-Lyndon-Tampico Cusd3 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,954 is less than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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