For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,810 students in Harrisburg, IL (there are , serving 93 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Harrisburg, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Harrisburg, IL are Harrisburg Middle School, East Side Intermediate School and Harrisburg High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harrisburg, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Harrisburg have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Harrisburg, IL (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Harrisburg Middle School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
312 Bulldog Blvd
Harrisburg, IL 62946
(618) 253-7637
Harrisburg, IL 62946
(618) 253-7637
Grades: 6-8
| 331 students
Rank: #22.
East Side Intermediate School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
315 E Church St
Harrisburg, IL 62946
(618) 253-7637
Harrisburg, IL 62946
(618) 253-7637
Grades: 3-5
| 359 students
Rank: #33.
Harrisburg High School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
333 W College St
Harrisburg, IL 62946
(618) 253-7637
Harrisburg, IL 62946
(618) 253-7637
Grades: 9-12
| 544 students
Rank: n/an/a
301 Bulldog Blvd
Harrisburg, IL 62946
(618) 253-7637
Harrisburg, IL 62946
(618) 253-7637
Grades: PK
| 113 students
Rank: n/an/a
School District 428 Iyc-hrb
Alternative School
1201 W Poplar St
Harrisburg, IL 62946
(618) 252-8681
Harrisburg, IL 62946
(618) 252-8681
Grades: 7-12
| 39 students
Rank: n/an/a
411 W Lincoln St
Harrisburg, IL 62946
(618) 253-7637
Harrisburg, IL 62946
(618) 253-7637
Grades: K-2
| 424 students
Harrisburg, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Learning Alternative Branch Harrisburg (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
24 S Vine St
Harrisburg, IL 62946
(618) 253-7622
Harrisburg, IL 62946
(618) 253-7622
Grades: 6-12
| 9 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Harrisburg, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Harrisburg, IL include Harrisburg Middle School, East Side Intermediate School and Harrisburg High School.
How many public schools are located in Harrisburg?
6 public schools are located in Harrisburg.
What percentage of students in Harrisburg go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Harrisburg are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Harrisburg?
Harrisburg public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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