For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 161 students in Herrick, IL (there are , serving 81 private students). 67% of all K-12 students in Herrick, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public school in Herrick, IL is Cowden-herrick Grade School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Herrick, IL public school have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Herrick have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Herrick, IL (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cowden-herrick Grade School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
301 N Broadway St
Herrick, IL 62431
(618) 428-5223
Herrick, IL 62431
(618) 428-5223
Gr: K-5 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Herrick, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Herrick, IL include Cowden-herrick Grade School.
How many public schools are located in Herrick?
1 public schools are located in Herrick.
What percentage of students in Herrick go to public school?
67% of all K-12 students in Herrick are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Herrick?
Herrick public schools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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