Schools in Paxton, Illinois (2025)
3 schools · 1,230 students · 3 public · median Enrollment 378.
Paxton, in Illinois, has 3 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 1,230 students. By level there are 1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high; by sector 3 public.
The median Enrollment across Paxton's schools is 378, above the Illinois median of 373. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
3 of the 3 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Clara Peterson Elem School (72.5, top 25% of elementary schools nationally), followed by Paxton-Buckley-Loda Jr High Sch (54.3, top 50% of middle schools nationally), and Paxton-Buckley-Loda High School (43.5, lower 50% of high schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are Clara Peterson Elem School (564 students), Paxton-Buckley-Loda High School (378 students), Paxton-Buckley-Loda Jr High Sch (288 students).
Ranked schools in Paxton
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Illinois.
- 173Clara Peterson Elem SchoolPaxton · Public Elementary39.9% Free/reduced-price lunch · 564 students
- 254Paxton-Buckley-Loda Jr High SchPaxton · Public Middle39% Math proficiency · 288 students
- 344Paxton-Buckley-Loda High SchoolPaxton · Public High32% Math proficiency · 378 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clara Peterson Elem School Paxton · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 72.5 Top 25% | 39.9% Free/reduced-price lunch | 564 |
| 2 | Paxton-Buckley-Loda Jr High Sch Paxton · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 54.3 Top 50% | 39% Math proficiency | 288 |
| 3 | Paxton-Buckley-Loda High School Paxton · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 43.5 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 378 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Paxton?
Clara Peterson Elem School is the highest-ranked school in Paxton with a Success Index (US) of 72.5 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States).
How many schools are in Paxton?
Paxton has 3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) educating 1,230 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Paxton?
The median Enrollment across schools in Paxton is 378. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.