For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 359 students in Sidell, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Sidell, IL are Salt Fork Junior High School and Salt Fork South Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sidell, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Sidell have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Sidell, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Salt Fork Junior High School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7087 N 600 East Rd
Sidell, IL 61876
(217) 288-9306
Sidell, IL 61876
(217) 288-9306
Grades: 6-8
| 202 students
Rank: #22.
Salt Fork South Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7087 N 600 East Rd
Sidell, IL 61876
(217) 288-9306
Sidell, IL 61876
(217) 288-9306
Grades: PK-5
| 157 students
Sidell, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
7087 N 600 East Rd
Sidell, IL 61876
(217) 288-9394
Sidell, IL 61876
(217) 288-9394
Grades: PK-5
| 172 students
7087 N 600 East Rd
Sidell, IL 61876
(217) 288-9392
Sidell, IL 61876
(217) 288-9392
Grades: 9-12
| 116 students
7087 N 600 East Rd
Sidell, IL 61876
(217) 288-9394
Sidell, IL 61876
(217) 288-9394
Grades: 6-8
| 92 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Sidell, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Sidell, IL include Salt Fork Junior High School and Salt Fork South Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Sidell?
2 public elementary schools are located in Sidell.
What is the racial composition of students in Sidell?
Sidell public elementary schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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