For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 642 students in Princeville, IL.
The top-ranked public schools in Princeville, IL are Princeville High School and Princeville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Princeville, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Princeville have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Princeville, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Princeville High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
302 Cordis Ave
Princeville, IL 61559
(309) 385-4660
Princeville, IL 61559
(309) 385-4660
Gr: 6-12 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Princeville Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
602 N Town Ave
Princeville, IL 61559
(309) 385-2213
Princeville, IL 61559
(309) 385-2213
Gr: PK-5 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Princeville, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Princeville, IL include Princeville High School and Princeville Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Princeville?
2 public schools are located in Princeville.
What is the racial composition of students in Princeville?
Princeville public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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