For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 178 students in Bluffs, IL.
The top-ranked public schools in Bluffs, IL are Bluffs High School, Bluffs Junior High School and Bluffs Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bluffs, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Bluffs have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 51±¬ÁÏs in Bluffs, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bluffs High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 W Rockwood St
Bluffs, IL 62621
(217) 754-3815
Bluffs, IL 62621
(217) 754-3815
Gr: 9-12 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Bluffs Junior High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 W Rockwood St
Bluffs, IL 62621
(217) 754-3815
Bluffs, IL 62621
(217) 754-3815
Gr: 6-8 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #33.
Bluffs Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 W Rockwood St
Bluffs, IL 62621
(217) 754-3714
Bluffs, IL 62621
(217) 754-3714
Gr: PK-5 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Bluffs, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Bluffs, IL include Bluffs High School, Bluffs Junior High School and Bluffs Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Bluffs?
3 public schools are located in Bluffs.
What is the racial composition of students in Bluffs?
Bluffs public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Bluffs are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Bluffs include: Bluffs Elementary School vs. Bluffs High School, Bluffs High School vs. Bluffs Elementary School
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