Total enrollment
854
-31 (-4%) vs SY 2020-21
2 schools in Fairbury
Illinois · Public K-12
Fairbury's public-school footprint covers 2 schools with combined enrollment of about 854 students, averaging 427 per school.
4-year change in Fairbury
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
3,713
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
854
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
2
public K-12
| 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-school enrollment runs near 427, lower than the state mean of about 480.
Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 854 students, declined 4% from the 885 reported in SY 2020-21.
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.