For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 577 students in Sesser, IL.
The top-ranked public schools in Sesser, IL are Sesser-valier Elementary School, Sesser-valier Jr High School and Sesser-valier High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sesser, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Sesser have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Sesser, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sesser-valier Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4626 State Highway 154
Sesser, IL 62884
(618) 625-5105
Sesser, IL 62884
(618) 625-5105
Gr: PK-5 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Sesser-valier Jr High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4626 State Highway 154
Sesser, IL 62884
(618) 625-5105
Sesser, IL 62884
(618) 625-5105
Gr: 6-8 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Sesser-valier High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4626 State Highway 154
Sesser, IL 62884
(618) 625-5105
Sesser, IL 62884
(618) 625-5105
Gr: 9-12 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Sesser, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Sesser, IL include Sesser-valier Elementary School, Sesser-valier Jr High School and Sesser-valier High School.
How many public schools are located in Sesser?
3 public schools are located in Sesser.
What is the racial composition of students in Sesser?
Sesser public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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