For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 187 students in Buncombe, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Buncombe, IL are Lick Creek Elementary School and Buncombe Cons School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Buncombe, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Buncombe have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Buncombe, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lick Creek Elementary School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7355 Lick Creek Rd
Buncombe, IL 62912
(618) 833-2545
Buncombe, IL 62912
(618) 833-2545
Grades: PK-8
| 129 students
Rank: #22.
Buncombe Cons School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
164 Main
Buncombe, IL 62912
(618) 658-8830
Buncombe, IL 62912
(618) 658-8830
Grades: K-8
| 58 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Buncombe, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Buncombe, IL include Lick Creek Elementary School and Buncombe Cons School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Buncombe?
2 public elementary schools are located in Buncombe.
What is the racial composition of students in Buncombe?
Buncombe public elementary schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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