For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 216 students in Ashton, IL.
The top-ranked public school in Ashton, IL is Ashton-franklin Center High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ashton, IL public school have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Ashton have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Ashton, IL (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ashton-franklin Center High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
611 Western Ave
Ashton, IL 61006
(815) 453-7461
Ashton, IL 61006
(815) 453-7461
Gr: 7-12 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Ashton, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
611 Western Ave
Ashton, IL 61006
(815) 453-7461
Ashton, IL 61006
(815) 453-7461
Gr: 9-12 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Ashton, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Ashton, IL include Ashton-franklin Center High School.
How many public schools are located in Ashton?
1 public schools are located in Ashton.
What is the racial composition of students in Ashton?
Ashton public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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