For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 151 students in Gifford, IL.
The top-ranked public school in Gifford, IL is Gifford Grade School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gifford, IL public school have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Gifford have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Gifford, IL (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gifford Grade School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
406 S Main St, Jared Ellison
Gifford, IL 61847
(217) 568-7733
Gifford, IL 61847
(217) 568-7733
Gr: K-8 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Gifford, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Gifford, IL include Gifford Grade School.
How many public schools are located in Gifford?
1 public schools are located in Gifford.
What is the racial composition of students in Gifford?
Gifford public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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