For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 176 students in London Mills, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in London Mills, IL are Spoon River Valley Elementary School and Spoon River Valley Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
London Mills, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in London Mills have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in London Mills, IL (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Spoon River Valley Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
35265 N Il Route 97
London Mills, IL 61544
(309) 778-2207
London Mills, IL 61544
(309) 778-2207
Gr: PK-5 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Spoon River Valley Jr High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
35265 N Il Route 97
London Mills, IL 61544
(309) 778-2201
London Mills, IL 61544
(309) 778-2201
Gr: 6-8 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in London Mills, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in London Mills, IL include Spoon River Valley Elementary School and Spoon River Valley Jr High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in London Mills?
2 public elementary schools are located in London Mills.
What is the racial composition of students in London Mills?
London Mills public elementary schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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