For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 541 students in Paris, IL.
The top-ranked public high schools in Paris, IL are Paris Cooperative High School 95, Paris Cooperative High School 4 and Paris Cooperative High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Paris, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Paris have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Paris, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Paris Cooperative High School 4, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Paris, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Paris Cooperative High School 95
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
14040 E 1200th Rd
Paris, IL 61944
(217) 466-1175
Paris, IL 61944
(217) 466-1175
Gr: 9-12 | 362 students Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Paris Cooperative High School 4
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
14040 E 1200th Rd
Paris, IL 61944
(217) 466-1175
Paris, IL 61944
(217) 466-1175
Gr: 9-12 | 179 students Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #33.
Paris Cooperative High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
14040 E 1200th Rd
Paris, IL 61944
(217) 466-1175
Paris, IL 61944
(217) 466-1175
Gr: 9-12
Paris, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Behavior Academic Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
300 S Eads Ave
Paris, IL 61944
(217) 463-7708
Paris, IL 61944
(217) 463-7708
Gr: 6-8 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Paris, IL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Paris, IL include Paris Cooperative High School 95, Paris Cooperative High School 4 and Paris Cooperative High School.
How many public high schools are located in Paris?
5 public high schools are located in Paris.
What is the racial composition of students in Paris?
Paris public high schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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