For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 343 students in Dakota, IL.
The top-ranked public high school in Dakota, IL is Dakota Jr Sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dakota, IL public high school have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Dakota have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public high schools.
Dakota, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Dakota Jr Sr High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 8% 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 Dakota, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dakota Jr Sr High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 Campus Dr
Dakota, IL 61018
(844) 632-5682
Dakota, IL 61018
(844) 632-5682
Gr: 7-12 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Dakota, IL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Dakota, IL include Dakota Jr Sr High School.
How many public high schools are located in Dakota?
1 public high schools are located in Dakota.
What is the racial composition of students in Dakota?
Dakota public high schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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