For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 814 students in Bismarck, IL.
The top ranked public schools in Bismarck, IL are Bismarck-henning Elementary School, Bismarck-henning Jr High School and B H R A Cooperative High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bismarck, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Bismarck have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 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 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 九游体育s in Bismarck, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bismarck-henning Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5 W Holloway St
Bismarck, IL 61814
(217) 759-7251
Bismarck, IL 61814
(217) 759-7251
Grades: PK-4
| 297 students
Rank: #22.
Bismarck-henning Jr High School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
17302 E 2750 North Rd
Bismarck, IL 61814
(217) 759-7301
Bismarck, IL 61814
(217) 759-7301
Grades: 5-8
| 251 students
Rank: #33.
B H R A Cooperative High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
17268 E 2750 North Rd
Bismarck, IL 61814
(217) 759-7291
Bismarck, IL 61814
(217) 759-7291
Grades: 9-12
| 1 students
Rank: #44.
Coop High School 1
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
17268 E 2750 North Rd
Bismarck, IL 61814
(217) 759-7291
Bismarck, IL 61814
(217) 759-7291
Grades: 9-12
| 265 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Bismarck, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Bismarck, IL include Bismarck-henning Elementary School, Bismarck-henning Jr High School and B H R A Cooperative High School.
How many public schools are located in Bismarck?
4 public schools are located in Bismarck.
What is the racial composition of students in Bismarck?
Bismarck public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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