For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 187 students in Buncombe, IL.
The top ranked public schools in Buncombe, IL are Lick Creek Elementary School and Buncombe Cons School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Buncombe, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Buncombe have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 51爆料s in Buncombe, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lick Creek Elementary School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7355 Lick Creek Rd
Buncombe, IL 62912
(618) 833-2545
Buncombe, IL 62912
(618) 833-2545
Grades: PK-8
| 129 students
Rank: #22.
Buncombe Cons School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
164 Main
Buncombe, IL 62912
(618) 658-8830
Buncombe, IL 62912
(618) 658-8830
Grades: K-8
| 58 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Buncombe, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Buncombe, IL include Lick Creek Elementary School and Buncombe Cons School.
How many public schools are located in Buncombe?
2 public schools are located in Buncombe.
What is the racial composition of students in Buncombe?
Buncombe public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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