For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 1,211 students in Iroquois County, IL.
The top ranked public high schools in Iroquois County, IL are Milford High School Campus, Watseka Comm High School and Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Iroquois County, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Iroquois County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Iroquois County, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Central 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 20% 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 Iroquois County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Milford High School Campus
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 S Chicago St
Milford, IL 60953
(815) 889-4184
Milford, IL 60953
(815) 889-4184
Gr: 9-12 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Watseka Comm High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
138 S Belmont Ave
Watseka, IL 60970
(815) 432-2486
Watseka, IL 60970
(815) 432-2486
Gr: 9-12 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Central High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1134 E 3100 North Rd
Clifton, IL 60927
(815) 694-2321
Clifton, IL 60927
(815) 694-2321
Gr: 9-12 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Cissna Park Sr High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
511 N 2nd St
Cissna Park, IL 60924
(815) 457-2171
Cissna Park, IL 60924
(815) 457-2171
Gr: 9-12 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Donovan Sr High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 North St
Donovan, IL 60931
(815) 486-7395
Donovan, IL 60931
(815) 486-7395
Gr: 9-12 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #66.
Iroquois West High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
529 E 2nd St
Gilman, IL 60938
(815) 265-4229
Gilman, IL 60938
(815) 265-4229
Gr: 9-12 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Iroquois County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 6
Clifton, IL 60927
(815) 694-2111
Clifton, IL 60927
(815) 694-2111
Gr: 4-5 | 183 students Minority enrollment: 7%
Po Box 190
Crescent City, IL 60928
(815) 683-2141
Crescent City, IL 60928
(815) 683-2141
Gr: K-8 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Po Box 10
Crescent City, IL 60928
(815) 683-2161
Crescent City, IL 60928
(815) 683-2161
Gr: 9-12 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Iroquois Area Rds High School (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
1001 East Grant St
Watseka, IL 60970
(815) 432-5471
Watseka, IL 60970
(815) 432-5471
Gr: 9-12
Iroquois Area Regional Delivery System (Closed 2004)
Vocational School
1001 East Grant St
Watseka, IL 60970
(815) 432-5470
Watseka, IL 60970
(815) 432-5470
P O Box 190
Crescent City, IL 60928
(815) 683-2141
Crescent City, IL 60928
(815) 683-2141
Gr: K-8 | 131 students Minority enrollment: 2%
495 N 4th St
Watseka, IL 60970
(815) 432-2112
Watseka, IL 60970
(815) 432-2112
Gr: PK-1 | 119 students Minority enrollment: 14%
Nexus Education Center (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
206 E Lincoln
Onarga, IL 60955
(815) 268-7408
Onarga, IL 60955
(815) 268-7408
Gr: 7-12 | 50 students Minority enrollment: 35%
Po Box 267
Woodland, IL 60974
(815) 473-4241
Woodland, IL 60974
(815) 473-4241
Gr: 4-5 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Iroquois County, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in Iroquois County, IL include Milford High School Campus, Watseka Comm High School and Central High School.
How many public high schools are located in Iroquois County?
6 public high schools are located in Iroquois County.
What is the racial composition of students in Iroquois County?
Iroquois County public high schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Iroquois County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Iroquois County include: Watseka Comm High School vs. Iroquois West High School, Iroquois West High School vs. Watseka Comm High School
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