For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 291 students in Bement, IL.
The top-ranked public schools in Bement, IL are Bement Middle School, Bement Elementary School and Bement High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bement, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Bement have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Bement, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bement Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
201 S Champaign St
Bement, IL 61813
(217) 678-4200
Bement, IL 61813
(217) 678-4200
Gr: 6-8 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Bement Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
201 S Champaign St
Bement, IL 61813
(217) 678-4200
Bement, IL 61813
(217) 678-4200
Gr: PK-5 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Bement High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
201 S Champaign St
Bement, IL 61813
(217) 678-4200
Bement, IL 61813
(217) 678-4200
Gr: 9-12 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Bement, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Bement, IL include Bement Middle School, Bement Elementary School and Bement High School.
How many public schools are located in Bement?
3 public schools are located in Bement.
What is the racial composition of students in Bement?
Bement public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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