For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 495 students in Amboy, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Amboy, IL are Amboy Central Elementary School and Amboy Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Amboy, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Amboy have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Amboy, IL (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Amboy Central Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
30 E Provost St
Amboy, IL 61310
(815) 857-3619
Amboy, IL 61310
(815) 857-3619
Grades: PK-4
| 285 students
Rank: #22.
Amboy Jr High School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
240 N Metcalf Ave
Amboy, IL 61310
(815) 857-3528
Amboy, IL 61310
(815) 857-3528
Grades: 5-8
| 210 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Amboy, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Amboy, IL include Amboy Central Elementary School and Amboy Jr High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Amboy?
2 public elementary schools are located in Amboy.
What is the racial composition of students in Amboy?
Amboy public elementary schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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