For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 982 students in Orion, IL.
The top-ranked public schools in Orion, IL are Orion Middle School, C R Hanna Elementary School and Orion High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Orion, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Orion have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Orion, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Orion Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
800 12th Ave
Orion, IL 61273
(309) 526-3392
Orion, IL 61273
(309) 526-3392
Gr: 6-8 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
C R Hanna Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
900 14th Ave
Orion, IL 61273
(309) 526-3386
Orion, IL 61273
(309) 526-3386
Gr: PK-5 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Orion High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1100 13th St
Orion, IL 61273
(309) 526-3361
Orion, IL 61273
(309) 526-3361
Gr: 9-12 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Orion, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Orion, IL include Orion Middle School, C R Hanna Elementary School and Orion High School.
How many public schools are located in Orion?
3 public schools are located in Orion.
What is the racial composition of students in Orion?
Orion public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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