For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 518 students in Fairbury, IL.
The top-ranked public high school in Fairbury, IL is Prairie Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fairbury, IL public high school have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Fairbury have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Fairbury, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Prairie Central High School, with 80-84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 16% 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 Fairbury, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Prairie Central High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
411 N 7th St
Fairbury, IL 61739
(815) 692-2355
Fairbury, IL 61739
(815) 692-2355
Gr: 9-12 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Fairbury, IL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Fairbury, IL include Prairie Central High School.
How many public high schools are located in Fairbury?
1 public high schools are located in Fairbury.
What is the racial composition of students in Fairbury?
Fairbury public high schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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