For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,499 students in Harvard, IL.
The top ranked public schools in Harvard, IL are Harvard High School, Jefferson Elementary School and Crosby Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harvard, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 11% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Harvard have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Harvard, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Harvard High School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1103 N Jefferson St
Harvard, IL 60033
(815) 943-6461
Harvard, IL 60033
(815) 943-6461
Grades: 9-12
| 798 students
Rank: #22.
Jefferson Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1200 N Jefferson St
Harvard, IL 60033
(815) 943-6464
Harvard, IL 60033
(815) 943-6464
Grades: 4-5
| 359 students
Rank: #33.
Crosby Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
401 Hereley Dr
Harvard, IL 60033
(815) 943-4022
Harvard, IL 60033
(815) 943-4022
Grades: K-3
| 637 students
Rank: #44.
Harvard Jr High School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1301 Garfield St
Harvard, IL 60033
(815) 943-6466
Harvard, IL 60033
(815) 943-6466
Grades: 6-8
| 577 students
Rank: n/an/a
305 S Hutchinson St
Harvard, IL 60033
(815) 943-6367
Harvard, IL 60033
(815) 943-6367
Grades: PK
| 128 students
Harvard, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
401 North Division St
Harvard, IL 60033
(815) 943-6125
Harvard, IL 60033
(815) 943-6125
Grades: 2
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Harvard, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Harvard, IL include Harvard High School, Jefferson Elementary School and Crosby Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Harvard?
5 public schools are located in Harvard.
What is the racial composition of students in Harvard?
Harvard public schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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