For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 180 students in Stronghurst, IL.
The top ranked public school in Stronghurst, IL is West Central Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Stronghurst, IL public school have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 7% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Stronghurst have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Stronghurst, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Central Middle School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
217 W South St
Stronghurst, IL 61480
(309) 924-1681
Stronghurst, IL 61480
(309) 924-1681
Grades: 6-8
| 180 students
Stronghurst, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 179
Stronghurst, IL 61480
(309) 924-1531
Stronghurst, IL 61480
(309) 924-1531
Grades: PK-4
| 172 students
Po Box 179
Stronghurst, IL 61480
(309) 924-1781
Stronghurst, IL 61480
(309) 924-1781
Grades: 9-12
| 155 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Stronghurst, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Stronghurst, IL include West Central Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Stronghurst?
1 public schools are located in Stronghurst.
What is the racial composition of students in Stronghurst?
Stronghurst public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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