For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 195 students in Armstrong, IL.
The top-ranked public schools in Armstrong, IL are Armstrong-ellis Elementary School and Armstrong High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Armstrong, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Armstrong have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Armstrong, IL (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Armstrong-ellis Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3571 Gifford Ave
Armstrong, IL 61812
(217) 569-2115
Armstrong, IL 61812
(217) 569-2115
Gr: K-8 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Armstrong High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
30474 Smith
Armstrong, IL 61812
(217) 569-2122
Armstrong, IL 61812
(217) 569-2122
Gr: 9-12 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Armstrong, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Armstrong, IL include Armstrong-ellis Elementary School and Armstrong High School.
How many public schools are located in Armstrong?
2 public schools are located in Armstrong.
What is the racial composition of students in Armstrong?
Armstrong public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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