For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,296 students in Paxton, IL.
The top ranked public schools in Paxton, IL are Paxton-buckley-loda Jr High School, Paxton-buckley-loda High School and Clara Peterson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Paxton, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Paxton have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Paxton, IL (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Paxton-buckley-loda Jr High School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Po Box 50
Paxton, IL 60957
(217) 379-9202
Paxton, IL 60957
(217) 379-9202
Grades: 6-8
| 269 students
Rank: #22.
Paxton-buckley-loda High School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Po Box 50
Paxton, IL 60957
(217) 379-4331
Paxton, IL 60957
(217) 379-4331
Grades: 9-12
| 403 students
Rank: #33.
Clara Peterson Elementary School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Po Box 50
Paxton, IL 60957
(217) 379-2531
Paxton, IL 60957
(217) 379-2531
Grades: PK-5
| 624 students
Rank: n/an/a
Panther Academy
Alternative School
430 S High St
Paxton, IL 60957
(217) 379-3314
Paxton, IL 60957
(217) 379-3314
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Paxton, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
P O Box 50
Paxton, IL 60957
(217) 386-2712
Paxton, IL 60957
(217) 386-2712
Grades: 4-5
| 225 students
West Lawn School (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
425 E Orleans
Paxton, IL 60957
(217) 379-2411
Paxton, IL 60957
(217) 379-2411
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Paxton, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Paxton, IL include Paxton-buckley-loda Jr High School, Paxton-buckley-loda High School and Clara Peterson Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Paxton?
4 public schools are located in Paxton.
What is the racial composition of students in Paxton?
Paxton public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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