For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 183 students in Walnut, IL.
The top-ranked public school in Walnut, IL is Bureau Valley North. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Walnut, IL public school have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Walnut have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Walnut, IL (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bureau Valley North
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
323 S Main St, Bureau Valley E
Walnut, IL 61376
(815) 379-2900
Walnut, IL 61376
(815) 379-2900
Gr: PK-5 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Walnut, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Walnut, IL include Bureau Valley North.
How many public schools are located in Walnut?
1 public schools are located in Walnut.
What is the racial composition of students in Walnut?
Walnut public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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