Best Sparta Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,080 students in Sparta, IL.

The top-ranked public schools in Sparta, IL are Sparta High School and Sparta Lincoln School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Sparta, IL public schools have an score of 12% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and score of 16% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Sparta have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.

Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Sparta, IL (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Sparta High School

(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
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205 W Hood St
Sparta, IL 62286
(618) 443-4341

Gr: 9-12 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 23%

Rank: #22.

Sparta Lincoln School

(Math: 11% | Reading: 15%)
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203a Dean Ave
Sparta, IL 62286
(618) 443-5331

Gr: PK-8 | 741 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%

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Sparta, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Sparta Primary Attendance Center (Closed 2015)

119 Legion Dr
Sparta, IL 62286
(618) 443-5331

Gr: PK-3 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Sparta, IL?

The top-ranked public schools in Sparta, IL include Sparta High School and Sparta Lincoln School.

How many public schools are located in Sparta?

2 public schools are located in Sparta.

What is the racial composition of students in Sparta?

Sparta public schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).