Best Farmer City Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 453 students in Farmer City, IL.
The top ranked public schools in Farmer City, IL are Ruth M Schneider Elementary School and Blue Ridge High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Farmer City, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Farmer City have an average ranking of 5/10, 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 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Farmer City, IL (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ruth M Schneider Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
309 N John St
Farmer City, IL 61842
(309) 928-2611
Gr: PK-3 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Blue Ridge High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
411 N John St
Farmer City, IL 61842
(309) 928-2622
Gr: 9-12 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Farmer City, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Farmer City, IL include Ruth M Schneider Elementary School and Blue Ridge High School.
How many public schools are located in Farmer City?
2 public schools are located in Farmer City.
What is the racial composition of students in Farmer City?
Farmer City public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

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