For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 171 students in Walnut, IL.
The top ranked public school in Walnut, IL is Bureau Valley North. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Walnut, IL public school have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Walnut have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 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 ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Walnut, IL (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bureau Valley North
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
323 S Main St, Bureau Valley E
Walnut, IL 61376
(815) 379-2900
Walnut, IL 61376
(815) 379-2900
Gr: PK-5 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Walnut, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Walnut, IL include Bureau Valley North.
How many public schools are located in Walnut?
1 public schools are located in Walnut.
What is the racial composition of students in Walnut?
Walnut 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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