For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,290 students in Taylorville, IL (there are 2 private schools, serving 387 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in Taylorville, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Taylorville, IL are North Elementary School, Taylorville Jr High School and Taylorville Sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Taylorville, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 31% statewide average). Schools in Taylorville have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Taylorville, IL (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
805 N Cherokee St
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 824-3315
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 824-3315
Grades: PK-2
| 538 students
Rank: #22.
Taylorville Jr High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
120 E Bidwell St
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 824-4924
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 824-4924
Grades: 5-8
| 685 students
Rank: #33.
Taylorville Sr High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
815 W Springfield Rd
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 824-2268
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 824-2268
Grades: 9-12
| 790 students
Rank: #44.
Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
101 E Adams St
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 287-7929
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 287-7929
Grades: 3-4
| 277 students
Taylorville, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Central School (Closed 2009)
Special Education School
515 E Bidwell
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 287-7870
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 287-7870
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Main Street Prep (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
108 E Market
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 824-2488
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 824-2488
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1004 West Prairie St
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 824-2249
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 824-2249
Grades: K-5
| 283 students
Taylorville Alternative School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
100 W Franklin St
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 775-0532
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 775-0532
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Taylorville Correctional Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
Route 29 South
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 824-4004
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 824-4004
Grades: 12
| n/a students
300 N Elevator
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 287-7941
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 287-7941
Grades: K-5
| 213 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Taylorville, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Taylorville, IL include North Elementary School, Taylorville Jr High School and Taylorville Sr High School.
How many public schools are located in Taylorville, IL?
4 public schools are located in Taylorville, IL.
What percentage of students in Taylorville, IL go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in Taylorville, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Taylorville, IL?
Taylorville, IL public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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