For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 546 students in Smithton, IL (there are 1 private school, serving 72 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Smithton, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public school in Smithton, IL is Smithton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Smithton, IL public school have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Smithton have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Smithton, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Smithton Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
316 S Hickory St
Smithton, IL 62285
(618) 233-6863
Smithton, IL 62285
(618) 233-6863
Grades: PK-8
| 546 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Smithton, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Smithton, IL include Smithton Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Smithton?
1 public schools are located in Smithton.
What percentage of students in Smithton go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Smithton are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Smithton?
Smithton public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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