For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,231 students in Breese, IL (there are , serving 740 private students). 62% of all K-12 students in Breese, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Breese, IL are St. Rose Elementary School, Breese Elementary School and Central Comm High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Breese, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Breese have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Breese, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
St. Rose Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
18004 Saint Rose Rd
Breese, IL 62230
(618) 526-7484
Breese, IL 62230
(618) 526-7484
Gr: PK-8 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Breese Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
777 Memorial Dr
Breese, IL 62230
(618) 526-7128
Breese, IL 62230
(618) 526-7128
Gr: 2-8 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Central Comm High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7740 Old Us Highway 50
Breese, IL 62230
(618) 526-4578
Breese, IL 62230
(618) 526-4578
Gr: 9-12 | 631 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Breese, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Breese, IL include St. Rose Elementary School, Breese Elementary School and Central Comm High School.
How many public schools are located in Breese?
3 public schools are located in Breese.
What percentage of students in Breese go to public school?
62% of all K-12 students in Breese are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Breese?
Breese public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Breese are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Breese include: Breese Elementary School vs. St. Rose Elementary School, St. Rose Elementary School vs. Breese Elementary School
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