Best Public Schools in Bethany, IL (2026)

Best Bethany Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 338 students in Bethany, IL.

The top-ranked public schools in Bethany, IL are Okaw Valley Elementary School and Okaw Valley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Bethany, IL public schools have an score of 16% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and score of 19% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Bethany have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.

Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Bethany, IL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Okaw Valley Elementary School

(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
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319 N Washington St
Bethany, IL 61914
(217) 665-3541

Gr: PK-4 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 2%

Rank: #22.

Okaw Valley High School

(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
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709 S St John
Bethany, IL 61914
(217) 665-3631

Gr: 9-12 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Bethany, IL?

The top-ranked public schools in Bethany, IL include Okaw Valley Elementary School and Okaw Valley High School.

How many public schools are located in Bethany?

2 public schools are located in Bethany.

What is the racial composition of students in Bethany?

Bethany public schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).