For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public school serving 157 students in Herrick, IL (there are 1 private school, serving 81 private students). 66% of all K-12 students in Herrick, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public school in Herrick, IL is Cowden-herrick Grade School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Herrick, IL public school have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Herrick have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Herrick, IL (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cowden-herrick Grade School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
301 N Broadway St
Herrick, IL 62431
(618) 428-5223
Herrick, IL 62431
(618) 428-5223
Grades: K-5
| 157 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Herrick, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Herrick, IL include Cowden-herrick Grade School.
How many public schools are located in Herrick?
1 public schools are located in Herrick.
What percentage of students in Herrick go to public school?
66% of all K-12 students in Herrick are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Herrick?
Herrick public schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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