For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,573 students in Harvard, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Harvard, IL are Jefferson Elementary School, Crosby Elementary School and Harvard Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harvard, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 11% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Harvard have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public elementary school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Harvard, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jefferson Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1200 N Jefferson St
Harvard, IL 60033
(815) 943-6464
Harvard, IL 60033
(815) 943-6464
Grades: 4-5
| 359 students
Rank: #22.
Crosby Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
401 Hereley Dr
Harvard, IL 60033
(815) 943-4022
Harvard, IL 60033
(815) 943-4022
Grades: K-3
| 637 students
Rank: #33.
Harvard Jr High School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1301 Garfield St
Harvard, IL 60033
(815) 943-6466
Harvard, IL 60033
(815) 943-6466
Grades: 6-8
| 577 students
Harvard, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
401 North Division St
Harvard, IL 60033
(815) 943-6125
Harvard, IL 60033
(815) 943-6125
Grades: 2
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Harvard, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Harvard, IL include Jefferson Elementary School, Crosby Elementary School and Harvard Jr High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Harvard?
3 public elementary schools are located in Harvard.
What is the racial composition of students in Harvard?
Harvard public elementary schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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