For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,461 students in Chillicothe, IL (there are 2 private schools, serving 142 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Chillicothe, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Chillicothe, IL are South Elementary School, Chillicothe Jr High School and Ivc Learning Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chillicothe, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 31% statewide average). Schools in Chillicothe have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Chillicothe, IL (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
616 W Hickory St
Chillicothe, IL 61523
(309) 274-4841
Chillicothe, IL 61523
(309) 274-4841
Grades: PK-3
| 410 students
Rank: #22.
Chillicothe Jr High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
914 W Truitt Ave
Chillicothe, IL 61523
(309) 274-6266
Chillicothe, IL 61523
(309) 274-6266
Grades: 6-8
| 252 students
Rank: #33.
Ivc Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1057 N 2nd St
Chillicothe, IL 61523
(309) 274-5418
Chillicothe, IL 61523
(309) 274-5418
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #44.
Il Valley Central High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1300 W Sycamore St
Chillicothe, IL 61523
(309) 274-5481
Chillicothe, IL 61523
(309) 274-5481
Grades: 9-12
| 644 students
Rank: #55.
Chillicothe Elementary Center
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
914 W Truitt Ave
Chillicothe, IL 61523
(309) 274-6266
Chillicothe, IL 61523
(309) 274-6266
Grades: 4-5
| 155 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Chillicothe, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Chillicothe, IL include South Elementary School, Chillicothe Jr High School and Ivc Learning Center.
How many public schools are located in Chillicothe, IL?
5 public schools are located in Chillicothe, IL.
What percentage of students in Chillicothe, IL go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Chillicothe, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Chillicothe, IL?
Chillicothe, IL public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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