Top 3 Best Bluford Public Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 421 students in Bluford, IL.
The top ranked public schools in Bluford, IL are Farrington Elementary School, Bluford Grade School and Webber High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bluford, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Bluford have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Bluford, IL (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Farrington Elementary School
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
20941 E Divide Rd
Bluford, IL 62814
(618) 755-4414
Grades: PK-8
| 53 students
Rank: #22.
Bluford Grade School
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
901 6th St
Bluford, IL 62814
(618) 732-8242
Grades: PK-8
| 239 students
Rank: #33.
Webber High School
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
901 6th St
Bluford, IL 62814
(618) 732-6121
Grades: 9-12
| 129 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Bluford, Illinois

Bluford, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
901 6th St
Bluford, IL 62814
(618) 732-8242
Grades: PK-8
| 284 students
310 S Elm St
Bluford, IL 62814
(618) 732-6121
Grades: 9-12
| 131 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Bluford, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Bluford, IL include Farrington Elementary School, Bluford Grade School and Webber High School.
How many public schools are located in Bluford?
3 public schools are located in Bluford.
What is the racial composition of students in Bluford?
Bluford public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).

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