For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 164 students in New Boston, IL.
The top-ranked public school in New Boston, IL is New Boston Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Boston, IL public school have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in New Boston have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in New Boston, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New Boston Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
301 Jefferson St
New Boston, IL 61272
(309) 587-8141
New Boston, IL 61272
(309) 587-8141
Gr: K-5 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in New Boston, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in New Boston, IL include New Boston Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in New Boston?
1 public schools are located in New Boston.
What is the racial composition of students in New Boston?
New Boston public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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