Bureau County Schools & Education
Bureau County, Illinois
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
58/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
85.8%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
85.8%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.8%
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,385
National avg $13,239
State avg $9,250
School Score
58/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 63/100
State Score Position
#65
of 102 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Bureau County
Measured School Summary
Bureau County performs at an average level with a school score of 58/100 and a solid graduation rate of 85.8%.
Funding Context
Bureau County spends $10,385 per student, which is on the lower end of adequate and may require careful resource allocation to maintain quality.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 8% below the Illinois average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 3.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 12% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Bureau County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
22 public schools and 12 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
58/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #65 of 102 Illinois counties with school score data.
Completion
85.8%
3.0 pts below the state average
Funding context
$10,385
$1,135 above the state average
School coverage
22
12 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Bureau County has 22 public schools across 12 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Bureau County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Mixed school landscape
Bureau County has enough school-level records to compare the local mix, but no single county metric should be treated as the answer. Use district shape, grade span, and data coverage together.
State position
#65
of 102 Illinois counties with school score data. The county score is 5 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Princeton ESD 115
Elementary and middle visible
1,068 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
Bureau Valley CUSD 340
Elementary to high school visible
946 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
Spring Valley CCSD 99
Elementary school only in this slice
608 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
Princeton HSD 500
High school only in this slice
473 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
Princeton ESD 115 is the largest listed district slice, with 5 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Bureau County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Bureau County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Bureau County, Illinois
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
A Localized Network of 12 Districts
Bureau County features a diverse landscape of 22 public schools served by 12 different districts. This decentralized system provides 13 elementary and 6 high schools for its 4,597 students.
Investing Above the State Average
The county spends $10,385 per pupil, which is over $1,000 more than the Illinois average of $9,250. However, the 85.8% graduation rate currently trails slightly behind both the state and national averages.
Princeton ESD 115 Leads Enrollment
Princeton ESD 115 is the largest district, educating 1,068 students across 5 schools. Bureau Valley CUSD 340 also plays a major role with 946 students, and the county currently offers no charter school options.
Predominantly Rural Learning
With 15 of its 22 schools located in rural areas, the county maintains an average school size of 219 students. The John F Kennedy Elementary School in Spring Valley is the largest campus, serving 608 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
22
in Bureau County
Reported Enrollment
4,597
22 schools reporting
School Districts
12
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
12 School Districts in Bureau County
Princeton ESD 115
Bureau Valley CUSD 340
Spring Valley CCSD 99
Princeton HSD 500
Hall HSD 502
DePue USD 103
Ladd CCSD 94
La Moille CUSD 303
Malden CCSD 84
Ohio CCSD 17
22 Public Schools in Bureau County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 22 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John F Kennedy Elem School | Record | Spring Valley CCSD 99 | Spring Valley, 61362Rural: Fringe | PK–8 | Primary | 608 |
| Princeton High School | Record | Princeton HSD 500 | Princeton, 61356Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 473 |
| Logan Jr High School | Record | Princeton ESD 115 | Princeton, 61356Town: Distant | 5–8 | Middle | 424 |
| Hall High School | Record | Hall HSD 502 | Spring Valley, 61362Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 403 |
| Bureau Valley High School | Record | Bureau Valley CUSD 340 | Manlius, 61338Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 317 |
| Bureau Valley Elem and JH | Record | Bureau Valley CUSD 340 | Manlius, 61338Rural: Remote | 3–8 | Middle | 298 |
| DePue Elem School | Record | DePue USD 103 | DePue, 61322Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 228 |
| Douglas Elementary School | Record | Princeton ESD 115 | Princeton, 61356Town: Distant | PK–KG | Primary | 221 |
| Lincoln Elem School | Record | Princeton ESD 115 | Princeton, 61356Town: Distant | 3–4 | Primary | 218 |
| Jefferson Elem School | Record | Princeton ESD 115 | Princeton, 61356Town: Distant | KG–3 | Primary | 205 |
| Ladd Comm Cons Sch | Record | Ladd CCSD 94 | Ladd, 61329Rural: Fringe | PK–8 | Primary | 202 |
| Bureau Valley North | Record | Bureau Valley CUSD 340 | Walnut, 61376Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 192 |
| Bureau Valley Elemntry-Wyanet | Record | Bureau Valley CUSD 340 | Wyanet, 61379Rural: Distant | PK–2 | Primary | 139 |
| Neponset Grade School | Record | Kewanee CUSD 229 | Neponset, 61345Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 138 |
| DePue High School | Record | DePue USD 103 | DePue, 61322Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 101 |
| Allen School School | Record | La Moille CUSD 303 | La Moille, 61330Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 94 |
| Malden Grade School | Record | Malden CCSD 84 | Malden, 61337Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 86 |
| La Moille Jr/Sr High School | Record | La Moille CUSD 303 | La Moille, 61330Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 83 |
| Ohio Com Cons Grade School | Record | Ohio CCSD 17 | Ohio, 61349Rural: Remote | PK–8 | Primary | 76 |
| Dalzell Grade School | Record | Dalzell SD 98 | Dalzell, 61320Town: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 62 |
John F Kennedy Elem School
Spring Valley CCSD 99
Spring Valley, 61362 / Rural: Fringe
Bureau Valley High School
Bureau Valley CUSD 340
Manlius, 61338 / Rural: Remote
Bureau Valley Elem and JH
Bureau Valley CUSD 340
Manlius, 61338 / Rural: Remote
Douglas Elementary School
Princeton ESD 115
Princeton, 61356 / Town: Distant
Bureau Valley Elemntry-Wyanet
Bureau Valley CUSD 340
Wyanet, 61379 / Rural: Distant
La Moille Jr/Sr High School
La Moille CUSD 303
La Moille, 61330 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$10,385
State avg $9,250
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Schools in Bureau County, Illinois — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Bureau County, Illinois?
Bureau County features a diverse landscape of 22 public schools served by 12 different districts. This decentralized system provides 13 elementary and 6 high schools for its 4,597 students.
How do schools in Bureau County perform academically?
The county spends $10,385 per pupil, which is over $1,000 more than the Illinois average of $9,250. However, the 85.8% graduation rate currently trails slightly behind both the state and national averages.
What are the major school districts in Bureau County, Illinois?
Princeton ESD 115 is the largest district, educating 1,068 students across 5 schools. Bureau Valley CUSD 340 also plays a major role with 946 students, and the county currently offers no charter school options.
What is the school experience like in Bureau County?
With 15 of its 22 schools located in rural areas, the county maintains an average school size of 219 students. The John F Kennedy Elementary School in Spring Valley is the largest campus, serving 608 students.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.