For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,365 students in Eureka, IL (there are , serving 159 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Eureka, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Eureka, IL are Eureka Middle School, Eureka High School and Davenport Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Eureka, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Eureka have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Eureka, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Eureka Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2005 S Main St
Eureka, IL 61530
(309) 467-3771
Eureka, IL 61530
(309) 467-3771
Gr: 5-8 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Eureka High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 W Cruger Ave
Eureka, IL 61530
(309) 467-2361
Eureka, IL 61530
(309) 467-2361
Gr: 9-12 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Davenport Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
301 S Main St
Eureka, IL 61530
(309) 467-3012
Eureka, IL 61530
(309) 467-3012
Gr: PK-4 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
Wcsea Eureka Intensive Ece
Special Education School
109 W Cruger Ave
Eureka, IL 61530
(309) 367-4901
Eureka, IL 61530
(309) 367-4901
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Eureka, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Eureka, IL include Eureka Middle School, Eureka High School and Davenport Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Eureka?
4 public schools are located in Eureka.
What percentage of students in Eureka go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Eureka are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Eureka?
Eureka public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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