For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,236 students in 61531, IL.
The top ranked public schools in 61531, IL are Farmington Central Jr High School, Farmington Central Elementary School and Farmington Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 61531 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 61531, IL have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61531, IL Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Farmington Central Jr High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 N Lightfoot Rd
Farmington, IL 61531
(309) 245-1000
Farmington, IL 61531
(309) 245-1000
Gr: 6-8 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Farmington Central Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
108 N Lightfoot Rd
Farmington, IL 61531
(309) 245-1000
Farmington, IL 61531
(309) 245-1000
Gr: PK-5 | 620 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Farmington Central High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
310 N Lightfoot Rd
Farmington, IL 61531
(309) 245-1000
Farmington, IL 61531
(309) 245-1000
Gr: 9-12 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
61531, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
322 E Fort St
Farmington, IL 61531
(309) 245-2913
Farmington, IL 61531
(309) 245-2913
Gr: 4-8 | 257 students
362 W Fort St
Farmington, IL 61531
(309) 245-4981
Farmington, IL 61531
(309) 245-4981
Gr: PK-3 | 247 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 61531, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 61531, IL include Farmington Central Jr High School, Farmington Central Elementary School and Farmington Central High School.
How many public schools are located in 61531?
3 public schools are located in 61531.
What is the racial composition of students in 61531?
61531 public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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