For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,000 students in Dunlap, IL. Dunlap has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Illinois.
The top-ranked public schools in Dunlap, IL are Hickory Grove Elementary School, Dunlap Middle School and Dunlap High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dunlap, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Dunlap have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Dunlap, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hickory Grove Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2514 W Hickory Grove Rd
Dunlap, IL 61525
(309) 243-8711
Dunlap, IL 61525
(309) 243-8711
Gr: PK-5 | 865 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
Dunlap Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5200 W Cedar Hills Dr
Dunlap, IL 61525
(309) 243-7778
Dunlap, IL 61525
(309) 243-7778
Gr: 6-8 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #33.
Dunlap High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5220 W Legion Hall Rd
Dunlap, IL 61525
(309) 243-7751
Dunlap, IL 61525
(309) 243-7751
Gr: 9-12 | 1,420 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #44.
Dunlap Valley Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
13120 N State Route 91
Dunlap, IL 61525
(309) 243-1034
Dunlap, IL 61525
(309) 243-1034
Gr: 6-8 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #55.
Dunlap Grade School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
301 S 1st St
Dunlap, IL 61525
(309) 243-7772
Dunlap, IL 61525
(309) 243-7772
Gr: K-5 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #66.
Banner Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12610 N Allen Rd
Dunlap, IL 61525
(309) 243-7774
Dunlap, IL 61525
(309) 243-7774
Gr: K-5 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Dunlap, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Dunlap, IL include Hickory Grove Elementary School, Dunlap Middle School and Dunlap High School. Dunlap has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Illinois.
How many public schools are located in Dunlap?
6 public schools are located in Dunlap.
What is the racial composition of students in Dunlap?
Dunlap public schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Dunlap are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Dunlap include: Dunlap Valley Middle School vs. Dunlap Middle School, Dunlap Middle School vs. Dunlap Valley Middle School, Banner Elementary School vs. Hickory Grove Elementary School
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