For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 260 students in Illiopolis, IL.
The top-ranked public schools in Illiopolis, IL are Sangamon Valley Intermediate School and Sangamon Valley Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Illiopolis, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Illiopolis have an average ranking of 4/10, 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 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Illiopolis, IL (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sangamon Valley Intermediate School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
341 Matilda St
Illiopolis, IL 62539
(217) 486-7521
Illiopolis, IL 62539
(217) 486-7521
Gr: 3-5 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Sangamon Valley Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
341 Matilda St
Illiopolis, IL 62539
(217) 486-2241
Illiopolis, IL 62539
(217) 486-2241
Gr: 6-8 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Illiopolis, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Illiopolis, IL include Sangamon Valley Intermediate School and Sangamon Valley Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Illiopolis?
2 public schools are located in Illiopolis.
What is the racial composition of students in Illiopolis?
Illiopolis 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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