For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 135 students in Sheridan, IL (there are 1 private school, serving 10 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Sheridan, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public school in Sheridan, IL is Sheridan Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sheridan, IL public school have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Sheridan have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Sheridan, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sheridan Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
115 E Si Johnson Ave
Sheridan, IL 60551
(815) 496-2002
Sheridan, IL 60551
(815) 496-2002
Grades: K-4
| 135 students
Sheridan, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Sheridan Correctional Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
Po Box 38
Sheridan, IL 60551
(815) 496-2311
Sheridan, IL 60551
(815) 496-2311
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Sheridan, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Sheridan, IL include Sheridan Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Sheridan?
1 public schools are located in Sheridan.
What percentage of students in Sheridan go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Sheridan are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Sheridan?
Sheridan public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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