Best Stark County Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 863 students in Stark County, IL.
The top ranked public schools in Stark County, IL are Bradford Jr High School, Bradford Grade School and Stark County Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Stark County, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Stark County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 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 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Stark County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bradford Jr High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
115 High St
Bradford, IL 61421
(309) 897-2801
Gr: 6-8 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Bradford Grade School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
345 Silver St
Bradford, IL 61421
(309) 897-4441
Gr: PK-5 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Stark County Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
300 W Van Buren St
Wyoming, IL 61491
(309) 695-5181
Gr: PK-5 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Stark County Junior High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
402 S Franklin St
Toulon, IL 61483
(309) 286-3451
Gr: 6-8 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #55.
Stark County High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
418 S Franklin St
Toulon, IL 61483
(309) 286-4451
Gr: 9-12 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
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Stark County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 659
Toulon, IL 61483
(309) 286-3451
Gr: PK-5 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Stark County, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Stark County, IL include Bradford Jr High School, Bradford Grade School and Stark County Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Stark County?
5 public schools are located in Stark County.
What is the racial composition of students in Stark County?
Stark County public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

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