For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,093 students in Illinois Valley Central Unified School District 321. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Illinois Valley Central Unified School District 321 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
4,392 Schools
# Students
2,093 Students
1,845,447 Students
# Teachers
141 Teachers
136,636 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Illinois Valley Central Unified School District 321, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 864 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.
Overall District Rank
#210 out of 865 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
50%
Graduation Rate
87%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.20
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
4%
28%
% Black
2%
17%
% White
89%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,595 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,423. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,870 is less than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$33 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$33 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,595
$22,423
Spending / Student
$15,870
$21,662
Best Illinois Valley Central Unified School District 321 Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
616 W Hickory St
Chillicothe, IL 61523
(309) 274-4841
Chillicothe, IL 61523
(309) 274-4841
Gr: PK-3 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Mossville Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12207 Old Galena Rd
Mossville, IL 61552
(309) 579-2328
Mossville, IL 61552
(309) 579-2328
Gr: PK-5 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Ivc Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1057 N 2nd St
Chillicothe, IL 61523
(309) 274-5418
Chillicothe, IL 61523
(309) 274-5418
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #44.
Chillicothe Jr High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
914 W Truitt Ave
Chillicothe, IL 61523
(309) 274-6266
Chillicothe, IL 61523
(309) 274-6266
Gr: 6-8 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #55.
Mossville Jr High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12207 Old Galena Rd
Mossville, IL 61552
(309) 579-2328
Mossville, IL 61552
(309) 579-2328
Gr: 6-8 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #66.
Chillicothe Elementary Center
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
914 W Truitt Ave
Chillicothe, IL 61523
(309) 274-6266
Chillicothe, IL 61523
(309) 274-6266
Gr: 4-5 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #77.
Il Valley Central High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1300 W Sycamore St
Chillicothe, IL 61523
(309) 274-5481
Chillicothe, IL 61523
(309) 274-5481
Gr: 9-12 | 663 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
Ivc Transition Center
Alternative School
1008 N 4th St
Chillicothe, IL 61523
(309) 243-4353
Chillicothe, IL 61523
(309) 243-4353
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Illinois Valley Central Unified School District 321?
Illinois Valley Central Unified School District 321 manages 8 public schools serving 2,093 students.
What is the rank of Illinois Valley Central Unified School District 321?
Illinois Valley Central Unified School District 321 is ranked #211 out of 864 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 Illinois Valley Central Unified School District 321?
89% of Illinois Valley Central Unified School District 321 students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Illinois Valley Central Unified School District 321?
Illinois Valley Central Unified School District 321 has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Illinois Valley Central Unified School District 321's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,870 is less than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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