For the 2024 school year, there are 42 public schools serving 11,298 students in Vermilion County, IL (there are 7 private schools, serving 673 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Vermilion County, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Vermilion County, IL are North Ridge Middle School, South View Upper Elementary School and Bismarck-henning Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Vermilion County, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 31% statewide average). Schools in Vermilion County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Vermilion County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
North Ridge Middle School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1619 N Jackson St
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 444-3400
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 444-3400
Grades: 7-8
| 718 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
South View Upper Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
133 E 9th St
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 444-1800
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 444-1800
Grades: 5-6
| 620 students
Rank: #33.
Bismarck-henning Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Po Box 50
Bismarck, IL 61814
(217) 759-7251
Bismarck, IL 61814
(217) 759-7251
Grades: PK-4
| 302 students
Rank: #44.
Salt Fork Junior High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7087 N 600 East Rd
Sidell, IL 61876
(217) 288-9306
Sidell, IL 61876
(217) 288-9306
Grades: 6-8
| 181 students
Rank: #55.
Southwest Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
14794 Catlin Tilton Rd
Danville, IL 61834
(217) 444-3500
Danville, IL 61834
(217) 444-3500
Grades: PK-4
| 362 students
Rank: #66.
Bismarck-henning Jr High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Po Box 350
Bismarck, IL 61814
(217) 759-7301
Bismarck, IL 61814
(217) 759-7301
Grades: 5-8
| 276 students
Rank: #77.
Armstrong High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Po Box 37
Armstrong, IL 61812
(217) 569-2122
Armstrong, IL 61812
(217) 569-2122
Grades: 9-12
| 136 students
Rank: #88.
Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
20 E Liberty Ln
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 444-3000
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 444-3000
Grades: K-4
| 243 students
Rank: #99.
Northeast Elementary Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1330 E English St
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 444-3050
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 444-3050
Grades: K-6
| 273 students
Rank: #1010.
Oakwood Junior High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
21600 N 900 East Rd
Danville, IL 61834
(217) 443-2883
Danville, IL 61834
(217) 443-2883
Grades: 7-8
| 139 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Rossville-alvin Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
350 N Chicago St
Rossville, IL 60963
(217) 748-6666
Rossville, IL 60963
(217) 748-6666
Grades: PK-8
| 261 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Salt Fork North Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
216 N Webster St
Catlin, IL 61817
(217) 427-5421
Catlin, IL 61817
(217) 427-5421
Grades: PK-5
| 273 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Bismarck-henning Rossville-alvin Cooperative High School 7
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
350 N Chicago St
Rossville, IL 60963
(217) 748-6666
Rossville, IL 60963
(217) 748-6666
Grades: 9-12
| 106 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Middle Fork School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
15009 Catlin Tilton Rd
Danville, IL 61834
(217) 443-8273
Danville, IL 61834
(217) 443-8273
Grades: n/a
| 0 students
Rank: #1515.
Armstrong-ellis Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Po Box 7
Armstrong, IL 61812
(217) 569-2115
Armstrong, IL 61812
(217) 569-2115
Grades: K-8
| 86 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Bismarck Henning Rossville Alvin Cooperative High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Po Box 200
Bismarck, IL 61814
(217) 759-7291
Bismarck, IL 61814
(217) 759-7291
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Bismarck-henning Rossville-alvin Cooperative High School 1
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Po Box 200
Bismarck, IL 61814
(217) 759-7291
Bismarck, IL 61814
(217) 759-7291
Grades: 9-12
| 257 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Hoopeston Area High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
615 E Orange St
Hoopeston, IL 60942
(217) 283-6662
Hoopeston, IL 60942
(217) 283-6662
Grades: 9-12
| 338 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Oakwood High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5870 Us Route 150
Fithian, IL 61844
(217) 354-2358
Fithian, IL 61844
(217) 354-2358
Grades: 9-12
| 298 students
Rank: #2020.
Mark Denman Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 22% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
930 Colfax Dr
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 444-3200
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 444-3200
Grades: K-4
| 585 students
Rank: #2121.
Potomac Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7915 Us Route 136
Potomac, IL 61865
(217) 987-6155
Potomac, IL 61865
(217) 987-6155
Grades: PK-8
| 142 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Mary Miller Junior High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
414 W West St
Georgetown, IL 61846
(217) 662-6606
Georgetown, IL 61846
(217) 662-6606
Grades: 6-8
| 209 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Pine Crest Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
505 S Kennedy Dr
Georgetown, IL 61846
(217) 662-6981
Georgetown, IL 61846
(217) 662-6981
Grades: PK-5
| 410 students
Rank: #2424.
John Greer Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
609 W Main St
Hoopeston, IL 60942
(217) 283-6667
Hoopeston, IL 60942
(217) 283-6667
Grades: 3-5
| 234 students
Rank: #2525.
Georgetown-ridge Farm High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 W Mulberry St
Georgetown, IL 61846
(217) 662-6716
Georgetown, IL 61846
(217) 662-6716
Grades: 9-12
| 252 students
Rank: #2626.
Salt Fork High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
701 W Vermilion St
Catlin, IL 61817
(217) 427-5331
Catlin, IL 61817
(217) 427-5331
Grades: 9-12
| 243 students
Rank: #2727.
Oakwood Grade School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Po Box 219
Oakwood, IL 61858
(217) 354-4221
Oakwood, IL 61858
(217) 354-4221
Grades: PK-6
| 450 students
Rank: #2828.
Salt Fork South Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7087 N 600 East Rd
Sidell, IL 61876
(217) 288-9306
Sidell, IL 61876
(217) 288-9306
Grades: PK-5
| 169 students
Rank: #2929.
Danville High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
202 E Fairchild St
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 444-1504
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 444-1504
Grades: 9-12
| 1,321 students
Rank: #3030.
Judith Giacoma Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
200 S Walnut
Westville, IL 61883
(217) 267-3141
Westville, IL 61883
(217) 267-3141
Grades: PK-6
| 639 students
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Westville High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
918 N State St
Westville, IL 61883
(217) 267-2183
Westville, IL 61883
(217) 267-2183
Grades: 9-12
| 368 students
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Westville Jr High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
412 Moses Ave
Westville, IL 61883
(217) 267-2185
Westville, IL 61883
(217) 267-2185
Grades: 7-8
| 194 students
Rank: #3333.
Hoopeston Area Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
615 E Orange St
Hoopeston, IL 60942
(217) 283-6664
Hoopeston, IL 60942
(217) 283-6664
Grades: 6-8
| 257 students
Rank: #3434.
Edison Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: ≤5% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2101 N Vermilion St
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 444-3350
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 444-3350
Grades: PK-4
| 235 students
Rank: #3535.
Kenneth D Bailey Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
502 E Main St
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 477-0302
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 477-0302
Grades: 7-12
| 0 students
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Vermilion County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1202 E Main St
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 444-2600
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 444-2600
Grades: K-5
| 263 students
216 N Webster St
Catlin, IL 61817
(217) 427-5421
Catlin, IL 61817
(217) 427-5421
Grades: PK-8
| 372 students
701 W Vermilion St
Catlin, IL 61817
(217) 427-5331
Catlin, IL 61817
(217) 427-5331
Grades: 9-12
| 152 students
Danville Correctional Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
3820 East Main St
Danville, IL 61834
(217) 446-0441
Danville, IL 61834
(217) 446-0441
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Honeywell Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Magnet School
609 E Honeywell Ave
Hoopeston, IL 60942
(217) 283-6666
Hoopeston, IL 60942
(217) 283-6666
Grades: 3-4
| 205 students
7087 N 600 East Rd
Sidell, IL 61876
(217) 288-9394
Sidell, IL 61876
(217) 288-9394
Grades: PK-5
| 172 students
7087 N 600 East Rd
Sidell, IL 61876
(217) 288-9392
Sidell, IL 61876
(217) 288-9392
Grades: 9-12
| 116 students
7087 N 600 East Rd
Sidell, IL 61876
(217) 288-9394
Sidell, IL 61876
(217) 288-9394
Grades: 6-8
| 92 students
Middlefork School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
15009 Catlin Tilton Rd
Danville, IL 61834
(217) 443-8273
Danville, IL 61834
(217) 443-8273
Grades: PK-12
| 15 students
305 South State St
Ridge Farm, IL 61870
(217) 247-2210
Ridge Farm, IL 61870
(217) 247-2210
Grades: 4-5
| 163 students
350 N Chicago
Rossville, IL 60963
(217) 748-6600
Rossville, IL 60963
(217) 748-6600
Grades: 9-12
| 112 students
Weds Regional Program High School (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
2000 East Main 110 Lh
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 443-8742
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 443-8742
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Vermilion County, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Vermilion County, IL include North Ridge Middle School, South View Upper Elementary School and Bismarck-henning Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Vermilion County, IL?
42 public schools are located in Vermilion County, IL.
What percentage of students in Vermilion County, IL go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Vermilion County, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Vermilion County, IL?
Vermilion County, IL public schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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