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Best Schools in Beecher, Illinois

3 schools · 1 Elementary · 1 Middle · 1 High

Public: 3
Districts: 1
Avg Rating: 7.2/10
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Choosing a school in Beecher?

Use this page to compare every school in Beecher by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.

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Beecher Elem School

8.1/10

Elementary · Beecher Cusd 200u. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.

Beecher Junior High School

7.6/10

Middle · Beecher Cusd 200u. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.

Beecher High School

6.0/10

High · Beecher Cusd 200u. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.

The short answer

The top-rated schools in Beecher for 2026 are Beecher Elem School (8.1/10), Beecher Junior High School (7.6/10), and Beecher High School (6.0/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 3 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Schools

3

in this city

Avg Score

7.2

out of 10

Median Home

$239,000

home value · ACS

District

1

serving the city

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Beecher Elem School

STAAR proficiency rose +13.5 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Beecher schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Beecher

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (3 rated schools; 3 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#SchoolRating
1Beecher Elem School8.1 / 10
2Beecher Junior High School7.6 / 10
3Beecher High School6.0 / 10

See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

Family Snapshot

At a glance
Avg school rating
7.2/10

67% of schools rated 7+

Median household income
$92,279

Census ACS, ZIPs in this city

Median home value
$239,000

Owner-occupied units

Bachelor's degree or higher
20%

Adults 25+

Avg commute
32 min

Workers age 16+

Owner-occupied homes
85%

Of occupied housing units

How Beecher compares

Illinois rank

#81 of 450

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

+0.9

above Illinois avg (6.4)

Median household income

$92k

113% of Illinois median

Schools in this city

3

Beecher CUSD 200u runs Beecher's public schools

3 public schools. Beecher CUSD 200u is the only district on the page.

Every assigned public school in Beecher is a Beecher CUSD 200u school (3 of 3).

Among 3 public schools with real test data, composite scores run from 6.0 to 8.1 — the spread is inside Beecher, not a citywide average.

About Schools in Beecher, Illinois

Beecher, Illinois is home to 3 schools, including 3 public schools. The city's schools span 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.

With an average rating of 7.2 out of 10, schools in Beecher perform strongly on the MySchoolScout composite scale. The composite blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

The highest-performing school in Beecher is Beecher Elem School with a composite score of 8.1/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.

Beecher is served by 1 school district: Beecher CUSD 200U. These districts collectively serve 1,063 students.

Beecher's community shows 20% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $92,279. The poverty rate in the area is 4.4%.

Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.

Filter by ZIP:60401(3)

Elementary Schools

1 school
#SchoolRating
1453 students · Pre-K–5th8.1

Middle Schools

1 school
#SchoolRating
1263 students · 6th–8th7.6

High Schools

1 school
#SchoolRating
1347 students · 9th–12th6.0

Schools in Beecher

Beecher, Illinois · 3 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code

Median Income

$92,279

Median Home Value

$239,000

Median Rent

$1,078/mo

Population

7,581

College Educated

20%

Homeownership

85%

Avg Commute

32 min

Poverty Rate

4.4%

Community Profile

Beecher has a median household income of $92,279. It is a community where 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $239,000, with a median rent of $1,078/month. The local poverty rate of 4.4% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 32 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Schools by Level

Elementary
1
Middle
1
High
1

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Beecher, Illinois

How many schools are in Beecher, Illinois?

Beecher has 3 schools, including 3 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Beecher, Illinois?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Beecher is 7.2 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

What is the top-ranked school in Beecher, Illinois?

The top-ranked school in Beecher on MySchoolScout is Beecher Elem School with a composite score of 8.1/10.

What is the best elementary school in Beecher, Illinois?

The top-ranked elementary school in Beecher on MySchoolScout is Beecher Elem School with a composite score of 8.1/10.

What is the best middle school in Beecher, Illinois?

The top-ranked middle school in Beecher on MySchoolScout is Beecher Junior High School with a composite score of 7.6/10.

What is the best high school in Beecher, Illinois?

The top-ranked high school in Beecher on MySchoolScout is Beecher High School with a composite score of 6.0/10.

How many school districts serve Beecher, Illinois?

Beecher is served by 1 school district: Beecher Cusd 200u.

What is the education level in Beecher, Illinois?

According to Census data, 20% of adults in Beecher have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Beecher, Illinois?

The median household income in Beecher is approximately $92,279 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Beecher, Illinois?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Beecher is 14.5:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Beecher, Illinois?

MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Illinois Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.