For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 907 students in Herscher, IL.
The top-ranked public schools in Herscher, IL are Herscher Intermediate School and Herscher High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Herscher, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Herscher have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Herscher, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Herscher Intermediate School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
391 N Main St
Herscher, IL 60941
(815) 426-2242
Herscher, IL 60941
(815) 426-2242
Gr: 2-5 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Herscher High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
501 N Main St
Herscher, IL 60941
(815) 426-2103
Herscher, IL 60941
(815) 426-2103
Gr: 9-12 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Herscher, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Herscher, IL include Herscher Intermediate School and Herscher High School.
How many public schools are located in Herscher?
2 public schools are located in Herscher.
What is the racial composition of students in Herscher?
Herscher public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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