Overview

South Prairie Elementary School is a public school in Sycamore, IL. It is one of 5 elementary schools in Sycamore Community Unit School District 427.

School Rating

South Prairie Elementary School is performing below average compared to public and charter schools in Illinois with the same grade levels.
3/10
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ACADEMICS

Test Scores

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About the School

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Neighborhood

820 Borden Avenue
Sycamore, IL 60178
School leader: Mr Tom Rucker
(815) 899-8299
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