For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 215 students in Grand Ridge, IL.
The top ranked public school in Grand Ridge, IL is Grand Ridge School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grand Ridge, IL public school have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Grand Ridge have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Grand Ridge, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Grand Ridge School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
400 W Main St
Grand Ridge, IL 61325
(815) 249-6225
Grand Ridge, IL 61325
(815) 249-6225
Grades: K-8
| 215 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Grand Ridge, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Grand Ridge, IL include Grand Ridge School.
How many public schools are located in Grand Ridge?
1 public schools are located in Grand Ridge.
What is the racial composition of students in Grand Ridge?
Grand Ridge public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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