Top 3 Best Harvard Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,545 students in Harvard, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Harvard, IL are Jefferson Elementary School, Crosby Elementary School and Harvard Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harvard, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 11% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Harvard have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Harvard, IL (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jefferson Elementary School
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 N Jefferson St
Harvard, IL 60033
(815) 943-6464
Grades: 4-5
| 377 students
Rank: #22.
Crosby Elementary School
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
401 Hereley Dr
Harvard, IL 60033
(815) 943-4022
Grades: K-3
| 628 students
Rank: #33.
Harvard Jr High School
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1301 Garfield St
Harvard, IL 60033
(815) 943-6466
Grades: 6-8
| 540 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Harvard, Illinois

Harvard, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
401 North Division St
Harvard, IL 60033
(815) 943-6125
Grades: 2
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Harvard, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Harvard, IL include Jefferson Elementary School, Crosby Elementary School and Harvard Jr High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Harvard?
3 public elementary schools are located in Harvard.
What is the racial composition of students in Harvard?
Harvard public elementary schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).

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