Top 5 Best De Witt County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,277 students in De Witt County, IL.
The top ranked public schools in De Witt County, IL are Deland-weldon Elementary School, Clinton Elementary School and Ruth M Schneider Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
De Witt County, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 31% statewide average). Schools in De Witt County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in De Witt County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Deland-weldon Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2311 N 300 East Rd
Weldon, IL 61882
(217) 736-2401
Grades: PK-6
| 99 students
Rank: #22.
Clinton Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
680 Illini Dr
Clinton, IL 61727
(217) 935-6218
Grades: 2-5
| 468 students
Rank: #33.
Ruth M Schneider Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
309 N John St
Farmer City, IL 61842
(309) 928-2611
Grades: PK-3
| 254 students
Rank: #44.
Blue Ridge High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
411 N John St
Farmer City, IL 61842
(309) 928-2622
Grades: 9-12
| 192 students
Rank: #55.
Clinton High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 State Route 54 W
Clinton, IL 61727
(217) 935-8337
Grades: 9-12
| 503 students
Rank: #66.
Clinton Jr High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
701 Illini Dr
Clinton, IL 61727
(217) 935-2103
Grades: 6-8
| 377 students
Rank: #77.
Deland-weldon Middle School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2311 N 300 East Rd
Weldon, IL 61882
(217) 736-2401
Grades: 7-8
| 26 students
Rank: n/an/a
905 E Main St
Clinton, IL 61727
(217) 935-2987
Grades: PK-1
| 169 students
Rank: n/an/a
407 S Jackson St
Clinton, IL 61727
(217) 935-6383
Grades: PK-1
| 189 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in De Witt County, IL

De Witt County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
612 N George St
Clinton, IL 61727
(217) 935-6218
Grades: 4-5
| 299 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in De Witt County, IL?
The top ranked public schools in De Witt County, IL include Deland-weldon Elementary School, Clinton Elementary School and Ruth M Schneider Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in De Witt County, IL?
9 public schools are located in De Witt County, IL.
What is the racial composition of students in De Witt County, IL?
De Witt County, IL public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

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