For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 303 students in Sheffield, IL.
The top ranked public school in Sheffield, IL is Bureau Valley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sheffield, IL public school have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Sheffield have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Sheffield, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bureau Valley High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9154 2125 N Avenue
Sheffield, IL 61361
(815) 445-4004
Sheffield, IL 61361
(815) 445-4004
Grades: 9-12
| 303 students
Sheffield, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
306 East St
Sheffield, IL 61361
(815) 454-2503
Sheffield, IL 61361
(815) 454-2503
Grades: 3-5
| 120 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Sheffield, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Sheffield, IL include Bureau Valley High School.
How many public schools are located in Sheffield?
1 public schools are located in Sheffield.
What is the racial composition of students in Sheffield?
Sheffield public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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