Herscher Intermediate Sch

Herscher Intermediate School serves 374 students in grades 2 through 5 in Herscher, Illinois. It earns a composite score of 9.3/10 — rated Exceptional — placing it #62 out of 3,813 public schools in Illinois. That standing puts the school ahead of 98% of Illinois schools, a margin that reflects sustained, measurable performance across academic achievement and student growth.

The growth score is the headline: a perfect 10.0/10. Students here make stronger academic gains year over year than nearly all peers statewide. Academic performance follows at 8.7/10, confirming that high growth compounds into real outcomes.

A 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio gives teachers room to work closely with students during the foundational grades — the years when reading and math skills are built or missed. Among elementary schools specifically, Herscher Intermediate ranks #56 out of 2,326 in Illinois. Within Herscher itself, it holds the top spot among the two public schools in town.

These aren't soft distinctions — they reflect a school operating well above state norms at every level of comparison. Families evaluating elementary options in Illinois would be hard-pressed to find stronger numbers than these.

Located in a rural area, Herscher Intermediate Sch 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.