For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 860 students in Stanford, IL.
The top ranked public schools in Stanford, IL are Olympia Middle School and Olympia High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Stanford, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Stanford have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Stanford, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Olympia Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
911 E 800 North Rd
Stanford, IL 61774
(309) 379-5941
Stanford, IL 61774
(309) 379-5941
Gr: 6-8 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Olympia High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7832 N 100 East Rd
Stanford, IL 61774
(309) 379-5911
Stanford, IL 61774
(309) 379-5911
Gr: 9-12 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Stanford, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Box 236 Grant St
Stanford, IL 61774
(309) 379-3251
Stanford, IL 61774
(309) 379-3251
Gr: PK-6 | 140 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Stanford, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Stanford, IL include Olympia Middle School and Olympia High School.
How many public schools are located in Stanford?
2 public schools are located in Stanford.
What is the racial composition of students in Stanford?
Stanford public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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