Total enrollment
854
-90 (-10%) vs SY 2017-18
2 schools in Fairbury
Illinois · Public K-12
Fairbury's public-school footprint covers 2 campuses with combined enrollment of about 854 students, averaging 427 per campus.
7-year change in Fairbury
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
84%
was 90%
% Hispanic
11%
was 3%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie Central Elem School | Elementary | 02-04 | 367 |
| Prairie Central High School | High | 09-12 | 487 |
About Fairbury
Fairbury, Illinois is home to 2 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 854 students. By school count, it is a sparse city.
In terms of grade levels, the city covers 1 elementary, and 1 high.
Per-campus enrollment runs near 427, lower than the state mean of about 480.
Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 854 students, declined 10% from the 944 reported in SY 2017-18. On the demographic side, Hispanic enrollment moved from 3% to 11% over the same window.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Fairbury discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.