For the 2024 school year, there are 12 public elementary schools serving 2,696 students in Montgomery County, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Montgomery County, IL are North Elementary School, Beckemeyer Elementary School and J D Colt Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Montgomery County, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Montgomery County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Montgomery County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
110 W Hamilton St
Nokomis, IL 62075
(217) 563-7311
Nokomis, IL 62075
(217) 563-7311
Grades: PK-5
| 293 students
Rank: #22.
Beckemeyer Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1035 Seymour Ave
Hillsboro, IL 62049
(217) 532-6994
Hillsboro, IL 62049
(217) 532-6994
Grades: K-5
| 651 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
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: #3 - 43. - 4.
Nokomis Jr/sr High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
511 Oberle St
Nokomis, IL 62075
(217) 563-7311
Nokomis, IL 62075
(217) 563-7311
Grades: 6-12
| 314 students
Rank: #55.
Raymond Grade School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
505 N Prairie St
Raymond, IL 62560
(217) 229-4215
Raymond, IL 62560
(217) 229-4215
Grades: 2-5
| 129 students
Rank: #66.
Hillsboro Jr High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
909 Rountree St
Hillsboro, IL 62049
(217) 532-3742
Hillsboro, IL 62049
(217) 532-3742
Grades: 6-8
| 332 students
Rank: #77.
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: #8 - 98. - 9.
Lincolnwood Jr High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
507 N Prairie St
Raymond, IL 62560
(217) 229-4237
Raymond, IL 62560
(217) 229-4237
Grades: 6-8
| 100 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
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: #1010.
Farmersville Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Po Box 170
Farmersville, IL 62533
(217) 229-4215
Farmersville, IL 62533
(217) 229-4215
Grades: PK-1
| 92 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
Rank: n/an/a
Phoenix Safe Schools Program
Alternative School
113 N School St
Raymond, IL 62560
(217) 229-4320
Raymond, IL 62560
(217) 229-4320
Grades: 6-9
| n/a students
Montgomery County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Chrismont Safe School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
316 E South St
Nokomis, IL 62075
(217) 563-7600
Nokomis, IL 62075
(217) 563-7600
Grades: 8-12
| 17 students
Chrismont School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
316 E South St
Nokomis, IL 62075
(217) 563-7600
Nokomis, IL 62075
(217) 563-7600
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
200 School St
Coffeen, IL 62017
(217) 534-2314
Coffeen, IL 62017
(217) 534-2314
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
Graham Correctional Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
R.r. 1 Hwy 185
Hillsboro, IL 62049
(217) 532-6961
Hillsboro, IL 62049
(217) 532-6961
Grades: 12
| n/a students
316 East South St
Nokomis, IL 62075
(217) 563-8631
Nokomis, IL 62075
(217) 563-8631
Grades: 5-6
| n/a students
601 S State St
Litchfield, IL 62056
(217) 324-3652
Litchfield, IL 62056
(217) 324-3652
Grades: 4
| 116 students
220 North 3rd St
Witt, IL 62094
(217) 594-2231
Witt, IL 62094
(217) 594-2231
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Montgomery County, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Montgomery County, IL include North Elementary School, Beckemeyer Elementary School and J D Colt Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Montgomery County, IL?
12 public elementary schools are located in Montgomery County, IL.
What is the racial composition of students in Montgomery County, IL?
Montgomery County, IL public elementary schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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