For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 406 students in Delavan, IL.
The top-ranked public schools in Delavan, IL are Delavan Elementary School, Delavan High School and Delavan Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Delavan, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Delavan have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Delavan, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Delavan Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
907 Locust St
Delavan, IL 61734
(309) 244-9872
Delavan, IL 61734
(309) 244-9872
Gr: PK-6 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Delavan High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
907 Locust St
Delavan, IL 61734
(309) 244-8285
Delavan, IL 61734
(309) 244-8285
Gr: 9-12 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Delavan Jr High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
907 Locust St
Delavan, IL 61734
(309) 244-8285
Delavan, IL 61734
(309) 244-8285
Gr: 7-8 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Delavan, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Delavan, IL include Delavan Elementary School, Delavan High School and Delavan Jr High School.
How many public schools are located in Delavan?
3 public schools are located in Delavan.
What is the racial composition of students in Delavan?
Delavan public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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