Indian Creek Elementary School

Indian Creek Elementary School serves 251 students in pre-kindergarten through fourth grade in Shabbona, Illinois. It earns a composite score of 9.2 out of 10 — rated Exceptional — built on an academic score of 8.6 and a standout growth score of 9.8 out of 10. That growth score is the real signal: students here are making measurable year-over-year gains, regardless of where they started.

The numbers put Indian Creek in rare company. It ranks #79 out of 3,813 public schools in Illinois, outperforming 98% of the state. Among elementary schools specifically, it lands at #68 of 2,326 — a top-3% finish in a large, competitive field.

It holds the top spot among the two public schools serving Shabbona. A student-teacher ratio of 10.0 to 1 keeps class sizes low, giving students consistent, direct access to their teachers. Indian Creek is a regular public school, meaning these results reflect what any enrolled student can expect — no selective admissions, no special criteria.

For families evaluating elementary options in northern Illinois, this is a standout performer with hard data behind every number.

Located in a rural area, Indian Creek Elementary 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.