For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,286 students in Litchfield, IL (there are 1 private school, serving 131 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Litchfield, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Litchfield, IL are J D Colt Elementary School, Litchfield Middle School and Litchfield Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Litchfield, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 31% statewide average). Schools in Litchfield have an average ranking of 5/10, 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 Public Schools in Litchfield, IL (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
J D Colt Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
615 E Tyler Ave
Litchfield, IL 62056
(217) 324-3565
Litchfield, IL 62056
(217) 324-3565
Grades: 2-3
| 182 students
Rank: #22.
Litchfield Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1701 N State St
Litchfield, IL 62056
(217) 324-4668
Litchfield, IL 62056
(217) 324-4668
Grades: 6-8
| 289 students
Rank: #33.
Litchfield Senior High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1705 N State St
Litchfield, IL 62056
(217) 324-3955
Litchfield, IL 62056
(217) 324-3955
Grades: 9-12
| 383 students
Rank: #44.
Russell Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
705 N Jefferson St
Litchfield, IL 62056
(217) 324-4034
Litchfield, IL 62056
(217) 324-4034
Grades: 4-5
| 168 students
Rank: n/an/a
601 S State St
Litchfield, IL 62056
(217) 324-3514
Litchfield, IL 62056
(217) 324-3514
Grades: PK
| 118 students
Rank: n/an/a
800 N Chestnut St
Litchfield, IL 62056
(217) 324-2851
Litchfield, IL 62056
(217) 324-2851
Grades: K-1
| 146 students
Litchfield, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
601 S State St
Litchfield, IL 62056
(217) 324-3652
Litchfield, IL 62056
(217) 324-3652
Grades: 4
| 116 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Litchfield, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Litchfield, IL include J D Colt Elementary School, Litchfield Middle School and Litchfield Senior High School.
How many public schools are located in Litchfield, IL?
6 public schools are located in Litchfield, IL.
What percentage of students in Litchfield, IL go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Litchfield, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Litchfield, IL?
Litchfield, 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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