For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,723 students in Bourbonnais, IL (there are , serving 576 private students). 83% 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 ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Bourbonnais, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: PK-8
| 386 students
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
Grades: 4-6
| 743 students
Rank: #33.
Shabbona Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
813 W Burns Rd, Besd 53 Transp
Bourbonnais, IL 60914
(815) 929-4700
Bourbonnais, IL 60914
(815) 929-4700
Grades: K-3
| 289 students
Rank: #44.
Noel Levasseur Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
813 W Burns Rd, Besd 53 Transp
Bourbonnais, IL 60914
(815) 929-4500
Bourbonnais, IL 60914
(815) 929-4500
Grades: PK-3
| 340 students
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
Grades: PK-3
| 477 students
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
Grades: 7-8
| 488 students
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
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
Bourbonnais, Illinois ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
160 W River St
Bourbonnais, IL 60914
(815) 929-5300
Bourbonnais, IL 60914
(815) 929-5300
Grades: PK-K
| 184 students
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?
7 public schools are located in Bourbonnais.
What percentage of students in Bourbonnais go to public school?
83% 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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