For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 301 students in Bluford, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Bluford, IL are Farrington Elementary School and Bluford Grade School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bluford, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Bluford have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Bluford, IL (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Farrington Elementary School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
20941 E Divide Rd
Bluford, IL 62814
(618) 755-4414
Bluford, IL 62814
(618) 755-4414
Grades: PK-8
| 52 students
Rank: #22.
Bluford Grade School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
901 6th St
Bluford, IL 62814
(618) 732-8242
Bluford, IL 62814
(618) 732-8242
Grades: PK-8
| 249 students
Bluford, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
901 6th St
Bluford, IL 62814
(618) 732-8242
Bluford, IL 62814
(618) 732-8242
Grades: PK-8
| 284 students
310 S Elm St
Bluford, IL 62814
(618) 732-6121
Bluford, IL 62814
(618) 732-6121
Grades: 9-12
| 131 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Bluford, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Bluford, IL include Farrington Elementary School and Bluford Grade School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Bluford?
2 public elementary schools are located in Bluford.
What is the racial composition of students in Bluford?
Bluford public elementary schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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