Top 10 Best Fulton County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 27 public schools serving 5,597 students in Fulton County, IL (there are 1 private school, serving 31 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Fulton County, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Fulton County, IL are New Horizons, Spoon River Valley Elementary School and Spoon River Valley Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fulton County, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 31% statewide average). Schools in Fulton County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 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 53% (majority Hispanic).

Best Fulton County Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
New Horizons
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
315 S Illinois St
Lewistown, IL 61542
(309) 547-7323
Grades: n/a
| 0 students
Rank: #22.
Spoon River Valley Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
35265 N Il Route 97
London Mills, IL 61544
(309) 778-2207
Grades: PK-5
| 122 students
Rank: #33.
Spoon River Valley Jr High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
35265 N Il Route 97
London Mills, IL 61544
(309) 778-2201
Grades: 6-8
| 51 students
Rank: #44.
Spoon River Valley Sr High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
35265 N Il Route 97
London Mills, IL 61544
(309) 778-2201
Grades: 9-12
| 82 students
Rank: #55.
Farmington Central Jr High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
300 N Lightfoot Rd
Farmington, IL 61531
(309) 245-1000
Grades: 6-8
| 288 students
Rank: #66.
Cuba Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
652 East Main
Cuba, IL 61427
(309) 785-8054
Grades: PK-5
| 190 students
Rank: #77.
Canton High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1001 N Main St
Canton, IL 61520
(309) 647-1820
Grades: 9-12
| 658 students
Rank: #88.
Cuba Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
20325 N State Route 97
Cuba, IL 61427
(309) 785-7122
Grades: 6-8
| 80 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Astoria High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
402 N Jefferson St
Astoria, IL 61501
(309) 329-2156
Grades: 9-12
| 87 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Cuba Sr High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
20325 N State Route 97
Cuba, IL 61427
(309) 785-7122
Grades: 9-12
| 128 students
Rank: #1111.
Farmington Central Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
108 N Lightfoot Rd
Farmington, IL 61531
(309) 245-1000
Grades: PK-5
| 599 students
Rank: #1212.
Eastview Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1490 E Myrtle St
Canton, IL 61520
(309) 647-0136
Grades: PK-4
| 273 students
Rank: #1313.
Ingersoll Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1605 E Ash St
Canton, IL 61520
(309) 647-6951
Grades: 4-12
| 674 students
Rank: #1414.
V I T Sr High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1500 E Us Highway 136
Table Grove, IL 61482
(309) 758-5136
Grades: 9-12
| 95 students
Rank: #1515.
Astoria Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
402 N Jefferson St
Astoria, IL 61501
(309) 329-2158
Grades: PK-5
| 136 students
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
Farmington Central High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
310 N Lightfoot Rd
Farmington, IL 61531
(309) 245-1000
Grades: 9-12
| 364 students
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
20 Lincoln Rd
Canton, IL 61520
(309) 647-7594
Grades: K-4
| 203 students
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
Westview Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
700 Old West Vine St
Canton, IL 61520
(309) 647-2111
Grades: PK-4
| 411 students
Rank: #1919.
V I T Jr High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1500 E Us Highway 136
Table Grove, IL 61482
(309) 758-5136
Grades: 6-8
| 67 students
Rank: #2020.
Lewistown Jr/sr High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
15205 N State 100 Hwy
Lewistown, IL 61542
(309) 547-2288
Grades: 7-12
| 258 students
Rank: #2121.
Avon Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
320 E Woods St
Avon, IL 61415
(309) 465-3851
Grades: PK-5
| 46 students
Rank: #2222.
Abingdon-avon Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
320 E Woods St
Avon, IL 61415
(309) 465-3621
Grades: 6-8
| 201 students
Rank: #2323.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
15501 E Avenue L
Lewistown, IL 61542
(309) 547-2231
Grades: PK-6
| 337 students
Rank: #2424.
Astoria Junior High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
402 N Jefferson St
Astoria, IL 61501
(309) 329-2158
Grades: 6-8
| 67 students
Rank: #2525.
V I T Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1502 E Us Highway 136
Table Grove, IL 61482
(309) 758-5138
Grades: PK-5
| 180 students
Rank: n/an/a
Royals Canton
Alternative School
749 E Locust St
Canton, IL 61520
(309) 575-3226
Grades: 6-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Royals Rssp Canton
Alternative School
749 E Locust St
Canton, IL 61520
(309) 575-3226
Grades: 6-12
| 0 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Fulton County, IL

Fulton County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
320 East Woods St
Avon, IL 61415
(309) 465-3708
Grades: PK-8
| 188 students
320 E Woods
Avon, IL 61415
(309) 465-3621
Grades: 6-8
| 58 students
320 East Woods St
Avon, IL 61415
(309) 465-3621
Grades: 9-12
| 52 students
322 E Fort St
Farmington, IL 61531
(309) 245-2913
Grades: 4-8
| 257 students
23235 N County 22
Canton, IL 61520
(309) 649-6396
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
362 W Fort St
Farmington, IL 61531
(309) 245-4981
Grades: PK-3
| 247 students
1300 West Locust
Canton, IL 61520
(309) 647-7030
Grades: 12
| n/a students
320 E Woods St
Avon, IL 61415
(309) 465-3621
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
320 E Woods St
Avon, IL 61415
(309) 465-3621
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
320 E Woods St
Avon, IL 61415
(309) 465-3621
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
15501 E Avenue L
Lewistown, IL 61542
(309) 547-2240
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Fulton County, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Fulton County, IL include New Horizons, Spoon River Valley Elementary School and Spoon River Valley Jr High School.
How many public schools are located in Fulton County, IL?
27 public schools are located in Fulton County, IL.
What percentage of students in Fulton County, IL go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Fulton County, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Fulton County, IL?
Fulton County, IL public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

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