For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,441 students in Freeburg, IL (there are 1 private school, serving 122 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Freeburg, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Freeburg, IL are Freeburg Elementary School and Freeburg Community High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Freeburg, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Freeburg have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Freeburg, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Freeburg Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
408 S Belleville St
Freeburg, IL 62243
(618) 539-3188
Freeburg, IL 62243
(618) 539-3188
Gr: 3-8 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Freeburg Community High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
401 S Monroe St
Freeburg, IL 62243
(618) 539-5533
Freeburg, IL 62243
(618) 539-5533
Gr: 9-12 | 689 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
650 S State St
Freeburg, IL 62243
(618) 539-3188
Freeburg, IL 62243
(618) 539-3188
Gr: PK-2 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Freeburg, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Freeburg, IL include Freeburg Elementary School and Freeburg Community High School.
How many public schools are located in Freeburg?
3 public schools are located in Freeburg.
What percentage of students in Freeburg go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Freeburg are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Freeburg?
Freeburg public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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