For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 886 students in 61739, IL.
The top-ranked public schools in 61739, IL are Prairie Central Elementary School and Prairie Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 61739 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 61739, IL have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61739, IL Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Prairie Central Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 S 1st St
Fairbury, IL 61739
(815) 692-2623
Fairbury, IL 61739
(815) 692-2623
Gr: 2-4 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Prairie Central High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
411 N 7th St
Fairbury, IL 61739
(815) 692-2355
Fairbury, IL 61739
(815) 692-2355
Gr: 9-12 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
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What are the top-ranked public schools in 61739, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in 61739, IL include Prairie Central Elementary School and Prairie Central High School.
How many public schools are located in 61739?
2 public schools are located in 61739.
What is the racial composition of students in 61739?
61739 public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).