For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 164 students in Colchester, IL.
The top-ranked public high school in Colchester, IL is West Prairie Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Colchester, IL public high school have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Colchester have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Colchester, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is West Prairie Senior High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Colchester, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Prairie Senior High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
18575 E 800th St
Colchester, IL 62326
(309) 776-3220
Colchester, IL 62326
(309) 776-3220
Gr: 9-12 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Colchester, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
600 S Hun St
Colchester, IL 62326
(309) 776-3220
Colchester, IL 62326
(309) 776-3220
Gr: 9-12 | 143 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Colchester, IL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Colchester, IL include West Prairie Senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Colchester?
1 public high schools are located in Colchester.
What is the racial composition of students in Colchester?
Colchester public high schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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