For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 548 students in Bismarck, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Bismarck, IL are Bismarck-henning Jr High School and Bismarck-henning Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bismarck, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Bismarck have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Bismarck, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bismarck-henning Jr High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
17302 E 2750 North Rd
Bismarck, IL 61814
(217) 759-7301
Bismarck, IL 61814
(217) 759-7301
Gr: 5-8 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Bismarck-henning Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5 W Holloway St
Bismarck, IL 61814
(217) 759-7251
Bismarck, IL 61814
(217) 759-7251
Gr: PK-4 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Bismarck, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Bismarck, IL include Bismarck-henning Jr High School and Bismarck-henning Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Bismarck?
2 public elementary schools are located in Bismarck.
What is the racial composition of students in Bismarck?
Bismarck public elementary schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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