Prairie Central Elem School
Fairbury, IL · Prairie Central CUSD 8 · Grades 2 - 4
876th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 58%▼ Declining
Prairie Central Elem School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Prairie Central Elem School 876th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 58% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 66th in 2019 to 58th in 2025 — declining.
Prairie Central Elem School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Prairie Central Elem School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 368 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.6% | 88.9% | ▼ 0.7 pts | |
| Hispanic | 3.5% | 7.1% | ▲ 3.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 3.0% | 3.3% | ▲ 0.3 pts | |
| Black | 2.0% | 0.8% | ▼ 1.2 pts | |
| Asian | 0.7% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.7 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 1.0% | 0.0% | ▼ 1.0 pts |
Homes near Prairie Central Elem School
Typical home value $195K in zip 61739 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Prairie Central Elem School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- –Prairie Central Primary WestPrairie Central CUSD 8 · 10.6 mi away
- 3Lincoln Elementary SchoolPontiac CCSD 429 · 10.9 mi away1,489th of 2,105
ELA 33% · Math 30% - 4Washington Elem SchoolPontiac CCSD 429 · 11.1 mi away1,433rd of 2,105
ELA 40% · Math 25% - –Central Elem SchoolPontiac CCSD 429 · 11.4 mi away
- 5Saunemin Elem SchoolSaunemin CCSD 438 · 11.8 mi away1,177th of 2,105
ELA 49% · Math 31% - –Prairie Central Primary EastPrairie Central CUSD 8 · 11.8 mi away
- 5Ridgeview Elementary SchoolRidgeview CUSD 19 · 13.2 mi away1,246th of 2,105
ELA 45% · Math 31% - 8Lexington Elem SchoolLexington CUSD 7 · 15.2 mi away628th of 2,105
ELA 66% · Math 46%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Prairie Central Elem School in?
Prairie Central Elem School is part of the Prairie Central CUSD 8 district in Fairbury, Illinois.
Is Prairie Central Elem School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Prairie Central Elem School 876th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 58% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Prairie Central Elem School?
White 89%, Hispanic 7%, Two or more races 3% (368 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Prairie Central Elem School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 61739 is $195K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Illinois Report Card 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.