For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,459 students in Chillicothe, IL (there are 2 private schools, serving 163 private students). 90% 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, Ivc Learning Center and Chillicothe Jr High School. 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 32% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Chillicothe have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% 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 Chillicothe, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
616 W Hickory St
Chillicothe, IL 61523
(309) 274-4841
Chillicothe, IL 61523
(309) 274-4841
Gr: PK-3 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Ivc Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1057 N 2nd St
Chillicothe, IL 61523
(309) 274-0001
Chillicothe, IL 61523
(309) 274-0001
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #33.
Chillicothe Jr High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
914 W Truitt Ave
Chillicothe, IL 61523
(309) 274-6266
Chillicothe, IL 61523
(309) 274-6266
Gr: 6-8 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
Chillicothe Elementary Center
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
914 W Truitt Ave
Chillicothe, IL 61523
(309) 274-6266
Chillicothe, IL 61523
(309) 274-6266
Gr: 4-5 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #55.
Il Valley Central High School
(Math: 30-34% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 650 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
Ivc Transition Center
Alternative School
1008 N 4th St
Chillicothe, IL 61523
(309) 245-3978
Chillicothe, IL 61523
(309) 245-3978
Gr: 9-12
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, Ivc Learning Center and Chillicothe Jr High School.
How many public schools are located in Chillicothe?
6 public schools are located in Chillicothe.
What percentage of students in Chillicothe go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Chillicothe are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Chillicothe?
Chillicothe 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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