For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 252 students in La Harpe, IL.
The top ranked public schools in La Harpe, IL are La Harpe Elementary School and La Harpe Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
La Harpe, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in La Harpe have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% 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 La Harpe, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
La Harpe Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
404 W Main St
La Harpe, IL 61450
(217) 659-7739
La Harpe, IL 61450
(217) 659-7739
Grades: PK-8
| 190 students
Rank: #22.
La Harpe Junior High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 11-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
404 W Main St
La Harpe, IL 61450
(217) 659-3713
La Harpe, IL 61450
(217) 659-3713
Grades: 6-8
| 62 students
La Harpe, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
404 W Main St
La Harpe, IL 61450
(217) 659-3713
La Harpe, IL 61450
(217) 659-3713
Grades: 9-12
| 129 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in La Harpe, IL?
The top ranked public schools in La Harpe, IL include La Harpe Elementary School and La Harpe Junior High School.
How many public schools are located in La Harpe?
2 public schools are located in La Harpe.
What is the racial composition of students in La Harpe?
La Harpe 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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