For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 109 students in Brussels, IL (there are 1 private school, serving 64 private students). 66% of all K-12 students in Brussels, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Brussels, IL are Brussels Grade School and Brussels High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Brussels, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Brussels have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% 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 Brussels, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Brussels Grade School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
128 School St
Brussels, IL 62013
(618) 883-2131
Brussels, IL 62013
(618) 883-2131
Gr: K-7 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Brussels High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
128 School St
Brussels, IL 62013
(618) 883-2131
Brussels, IL 62013
(618) 883-2131
Gr: 7-12 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Brussels, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Brussels, IL include Brussels Grade School and Brussels High School.
How many public schools are located in Brussels?
2 public schools are located in Brussels.
What percentage of students in Brussels go to public school?
66% of all K-12 students in Brussels are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Brussels?
Brussels public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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