For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,377 students in Moultrie County, IL (there are 1 private school, serving 19 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Moultrie County, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Moultrie County, IL are Sullivan Elementary School, Sullivan High School and Sullivan Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Moultrie County, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Moultrie County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Moultrie County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sullivan Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
910 N Graham St
Sullivan, IL 61951
(217) 728-2321
Sullivan, IL 61951
(217) 728-2321
Gr: PK-5 | 565 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Sullivan High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
725 N Main St
Sullivan, IL 61951
(217) 728-8311
Sullivan, IL 61951
(217) 728-8311
Gr: 9-12 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Sullivan Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
735 N Main St
Sullivan, IL 61951
(217) 728-8381
Sullivan, IL 61951
(217) 728-8381
Gr: 6-8 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Lovington Grade School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
330 S High St
Lovington, IL 61937
(217) 873-4318
Lovington, IL 61937
(217) 873-4318
Gr: PK-8 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Okaw Valley Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
319 N Washington St
Bethany, IL 61914
(217) 665-3541
Bethany, IL 61914
(217) 665-3541
Gr: PK-4 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #66.
Okaw Valley High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
709 S St John
Bethany, IL 61914
(217) 665-3631
Bethany, IL 61914
(217) 665-3631
Gr: 9-12 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Moultrie County, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Moultrie County, IL include Sullivan Elementary School, Sullivan High School and Sullivan Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Moultrie County?
5 public schools are located in Moultrie County.
What percentage of students in Moultrie County go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Moultrie County are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Moultrie County?
Moultrie County public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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