For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 725 students in Amboy, IL (there are , serving 16 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Amboy, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Amboy, IL are Amboy Central Elementary School, Amboy Jr High School and Amboy High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Amboy, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Amboy have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Amboy, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Amboy Central Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
30 E Provost St
Amboy, IL 61310
(815) 857-3619
Amboy, IL 61310
(815) 857-3619
Grades: PK-4
| 282 students
Rank: #22.
Amboy Jr High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
240 N Metcalf Ave
Amboy, IL 61310
(815) 857-3528
Amboy, IL 61310
(815) 857-3528
Grades: 5-8
| 207 students
Rank: #33.
Amboy High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11 E Hawley St
Amboy, IL 61310
(815) 857-3632
Amboy, IL 61310
(815) 857-3632
Grades: 9-12
| 236 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Amboy, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Amboy, IL include Amboy Central Elementary School, Amboy Jr High School and Amboy High School.
How many public schools are located in Amboy?
3 public schools are located in Amboy.
What percentage of students in Amboy go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Amboy are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Amboy?
Amboy public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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