Best Public Schools in Buncombe, IL (2025-26)

Best Buncombe Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 187 students in Buncombe, IL.

The top-ranked public schools in Buncombe, IL are Lick Creek Elementary School and Buncombe Cons School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Buncombe, IL public schools have an score of 18% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and score of 15% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Buncombe have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.

Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Buncombe, IL (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Lick Creek Elementary School

(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
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7355 Lick Creek Rd
Buncombe, IL 62912
(618) 833-2545

Gr: PK-8 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%

Rank: #22.

Buncombe Cons School

(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
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164 Main
Buncombe, IL 62912
(618) 658-8830

Gr: K-8 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 9%

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The top-ranked public schools in Buncombe, IL include Lick Creek Elementary School and Buncombe Cons School.

How many public schools are located in Buncombe?

2 public schools are located in Buncombe.

What is the racial composition of students in Buncombe?

Buncombe public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).