Il Valley Central USD 321 School District

1300 W Sycamore St
Chillicothe, IL 61523-1574
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,071 students in Il Valley Central USD 321 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Il Valley Central USD 321 School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
8 Schools
4,388 Schools
# Students
2,071 Students
1,842,763 Students
# Teachers
141 Teachers
137,917 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Il Valley Central USD 321 School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 861 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (IL)
#210 out of 865 school districts
(Top 30%)
35%
27%
40%
30%
58%
50%
87%
87%
(2022-23)
18.6%
29.7%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.20
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
4%
29%
% Black
1%
16%
% White
89%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,761 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,456. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,039 is less than the state median of $21,694. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$33 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$33 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,761
$22,456
Spending / Student
$16,039
$21,694

Best Il Valley Central USD 321 School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
616 W Hickory St
Chillicothe, IL 61523
(309) 274-4841
Gr: PK-3 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Mossville Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
12207 Old Galena Rd
Mossville, IL 61552
(309) 579-2328
Gr: PK-5 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Ivc Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1057 N 2nd St
Chillicothe, IL 61523
(309) 274-0001
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #44.
Chillicothe Jr High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
914 W Truitt Ave
Chillicothe, IL 61523
(309) 274-6266
Gr: 6-8 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #55.
Mossville Jr High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
12207 Old Galena Rd
Mossville, IL 61552
(309) 579-2328
Gr: 6-8 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #66.
Chillicothe Elementary Center
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
914 W Truitt Ave
Chillicothe, IL 61523
(309) 274-6266
Gr: 4-5 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #77.
Il Valley Central High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1300 W Sycamore St
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
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Il Valley Central USD 321 School District?
Il Valley Central USD 321 School District manages 8 public schools serving 2,071 students.
What is the rank of Il Valley Central USD 321 School District?
Il Valley Central USD 321 School District is ranked #211 out of 861 school districts in Illinois (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Il Valley Central USD 321 School District?
89% of Il Valley Central USD 321 School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Il Valley Central USD 321 School District?
Il Valley Central USD 321 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Il Valley Central USD 321 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,039 is less than the state median of $21,694. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 8 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,071 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : 87% (Top 30% in IL)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 35% (Top 30%)
  • : 40% (Top 30%)
  • : 58% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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