For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 169 students in Colfax, IL.
The top-ranked public high school in Colfax, IL is Ridgeview High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Colfax, IL public high school have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Colfax have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Colfax, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Ridgeview High School, with 80-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Colfax, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ridgeview High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
202 E Wood St
Colfax, IL 61728
(309) 723-2951
Colfax, IL 61728
(309) 723-2951
Gr: 9-12 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Colfax, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
202 E Wood
Colfax, IL 61728
(309) 723-2951
Colfax, IL 61728
(309) 723-2951
Gr: 9-12 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Colfax, IL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Colfax, IL include Ridgeview High School.
How many public high schools are located in Colfax?
1 public high schools are located in Colfax.
What is the racial composition of students in Colfax?
Colfax public high schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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