📊 What this ranking measures
Rankings are based on academic achievement — the share of students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (IAR 2023–24), ranked against other districts in the same state — not on spending, district size, or staffing. See full methodology →
All 10 Rated Districts in Bureau County, IL
Sorted by rating, then state percentile
| County Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Bureau Valley Community Unit School District 340 | Manlius | 8/10 Good | 71st |
| #2 | Ohio Community Consolidated School District 17 | Ohio | 6/10 Average | 53rd |
| #3 | Malden Community Consolidated School District 84 | Malden | 6/10 Average | 51st |
| #4 | Dalzell School District 98 | Dalzell | 5/10 Average | 48th |
| #5 | Ladd Community Consolidated School District 94 | Ladd | 5/10 Average | 45th |
| #6 | Princeton Elementary School District 115 | Princeton | 4/10 Below Average | 36th |
| #7 | Ohio Community High School District 505 | Ohio | 3/10 Below Average | 25th |
| #8 | Spring Valley Community Consolidated School District 99 | Spring Valley | 2/10 Poor | 11th |
| #9 | La Moille Community Unit School District 303 | La Moille | 1/10 Poor | 6th |
| #10 | Depue Community Unit School District 103 | DePue | 1/10 Poor | 5th |
Best School Districts in Bureau County, Illinois (2026)
This page lists the 10 public school districts headquartered in Bureau County, Illinois that have a SchoolDistrictFinder rating, scored using IAR 2023–24 state assessment data. The county rank is simply their order here; the state percentile compares each district with every rated district in Illinois, which is how the 1–10 rating is set. Ratings are not comparable with districts in other states.
Districts are placed in the county of their NCES directory listing. A district's boundaries can cross county lines, and a home in Bureau County may be served by a district headquartered next door — search your address or zip code to confirm.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in Bureau County, Illinois? ▼
Among the 10 rated districts in Bureau County, Illinois, the highest-rated is Bureau Valley Community Unit School District 340 (Manlius), rated 8/10 (Good) and in the 71st percentile of Illinois districts on IAR 2023–24 reading and math proficiency.
How are these rankings calculated? ▼
Each district's rating comes from the share of its students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (IAR 2023–24), percentile-ranked against all rated districts in Illinois and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.