For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,671 students in Bourbonnais, IL (there are 3 private schools, serving 635 private students). 82% of all K-12 students in Bourbonnais, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Bourbonnais, IL are St. George Elementary School, Liberty Intermediate School and Shabbona Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bourbonnais, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Bourbonnais have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Bourbonnais, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
St. George Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5200 E Center St
Bourbonnais, IL 60914
(815) 933-1503
Bourbonnais, IL 60914
(815) 933-1503
Gr: PK-8 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Liberty Intermediate School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1690 Career Center Rd
Bourbonnais, IL 60914
(815) 929-5000
Bourbonnais, IL 60914
(815) 929-5000
Gr: 4-6 | 714 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
Shabbona Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
321 N Convent St
Bourbonnais, IL 60914
(815) 929-4700
Bourbonnais, IL 60914
(815) 929-4700
Gr: K-3 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #44.
Noel Levasseur Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
601 W Bethel Dr
Bourbonnais, IL 60914
(815) 929-4500
Bourbonnais, IL 60914
(815) 929-4500
Gr: PK-3 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #55.
Alan B Shepard Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
325 N Convent St
Bourbonnais, IL 60914
(815) 929-4600
Bourbonnais, IL 60914
(815) 929-4600
Gr: PK-3 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #66.
Bourbonnais Upper Grade Center
(Math: 18% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 W John Casey Rd
Bourbonnais, IL 60914
(815) 929-5200
Bourbonnais, IL 60914
(815) 929-5200
Gr: 7-8 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: n/an/a
Kankakee Area Career Center
Vocational School
4083 N 1000w Rd
Bourbonnais, IL 60914
(815) 939-4971
Bourbonnais, IL 60914
(815) 939-4971
Gr: 11-12
Rank: n/an/a
Kasec Communications Program
Special Education School
5200 E Center St
Bourbonnais, IL 60914
(815) 933-1503
Bourbonnais, IL 60914
(815) 933-1503
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Bourbonnais, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Bourbonnais, IL include St. George Elementary School, Liberty Intermediate School and Shabbona Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Bourbonnais?
8 public schools are located in Bourbonnais.
What percentage of students in Bourbonnais go to public school?
82% of all K-12 students in Bourbonnais are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Bourbonnais?
Bourbonnais public schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Bourbonnais are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Bourbonnais include: Noel Levasseur Elementary School vs. Alan B Shepard Elementary School, Alan B Shepard Elementary School vs. Noel Levasseur Elementary School
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