Bradford Grade School

Bradford Grade School serves 132 students in prekindergarten through fifth grade in Bradford, Illinois. The school earns a composite score of 9.1 out of 10 — rated Exceptional — driven by a near-perfect academic score of 9.7 and a growth score of 10.0. That growth figure is the strongest signal here: students at Bradford are advancing faster than virtually any comparable school in the state.

The numbers place Bradford in rare company. It ranks #70 out of 3,813 public schools in Illinois, outperforming 98% of schools statewide — a result that holds even against schools with far larger budgets and enrollment bases. Among Illinois elementary schools specifically, Bradford sits #58 out of 2,326, making it one of the most effective primary programs anywhere in the state.

A student-teacher ratio of 13.2:1 gives each student consistent individual attention across a small, high-performing campus. Bradford is a regular public school, meaning these results come without selective admissions or specialized enrollment criteria. For families comparing options in the area, the performance record is clear: Bradford Grade School delivers outcomes that most Illinois elementary schools — public or otherwise — do not.

With an enrollment of 132 students, Bradford Grade School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, Bradford Grade School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.