Best Schools in New Boston, Illinois
1 schools · 1 Elementary
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Use this page to compare every school in New Boston by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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New Boston Elem School
Elementary · Mercer County School District 404. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Schools
1
in this city
Avg Score
4.7
out of 10
Median Home
$131,300
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Schools
1
in this city
Avg Score
4.7
out of 10
Median Home
$131,300
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Top-Rated Schools in New Boston
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (1 of 1). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Boston Elem School | 4.7 / 10 |
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Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 4.7/10
- Median household income
- $65,893
- Median home value
- $131,300
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 10%
- Avg commute
- 41 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 89%
0% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How New Boston compares
Median household income
$66k
80% of Illinois median
About Schools in New Boston, Illinois
New Boston, Illinois is home to 1 schools, including 1 public school. The city's schools span 1 elementary school.
With an average rating of 4.7 out of 10, schools in New Boston show moderate performance on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
The highest-performing school in New Boston is New Boston Elem School with a composite score of 4.7/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.
New Boston is served by 1 school district: Mercer County School District 404. These districts collectively serve 1,265 students.
New Boston's community shows 10% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $65,893. The poverty rate in the area is 7.0%.
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.
Elementary Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 164 students · Kindergarten–5th | 4.7 |
Schools in New Boston
New Boston, Illinois · 1 school
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$65,893
Median Home Value
$131,300
Population
1,463
College Educated
10%
Homeownership
89%
Avg Commute
41 min
Poverty Rate
7.0%
Community Profile
New Boston has a median household income of $65,893. It is a community where 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $131,300. The local poverty rate of 7.0% is relatively low. The average commute in the area is 41 minutes, which is above the national average. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
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- Illinois
- Elementary
- 1
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Common questions about schools in New Boston, Illinois
How many schools are in New Boston, Illinois?
New Boston has 1 schools, including 1 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in New Boston, Illinois?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in New Boston is 4.7 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 New Boston, Illinois?
The top-ranked school in New Boston on MySchoolScout is New Boston Elem School with a composite score of 4.7/10.
What is the best elementary school in New Boston, Illinois?
The top-ranked elementary school in New Boston on MySchoolScout is New Boston Elem School with a composite score of 4.7/10.
How many school districts serve New Boston, Illinois?
New Boston is served by 1 school district: Mercer County School District 404.
What is the education level in New Boston, Illinois?
According to Census data, 10% of adults in New Boston have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in New Boston, Illinois?
The median household income in New Boston is approximately $65,893 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
What is the student-teacher ratio in New Boston, Illinois?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in New Boston is 7.8:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in New Boston, 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.