For the 2025 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 Grade School, Bradford Jr High 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 22% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Stark County 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 Stark County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bradford Grade School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
345 Silver St
Bradford, IL 61421
(309) 897-4441
Bradford, IL 61421
(309) 897-4441
Grades: PK-5
| 132 students
Rank: #22.
Bradford Jr High School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
115 High St
Bradford, IL 61421
(309) 897-2801
Bradford, IL 61421
(309) 897-2801
Grades: 6-8
| 44 students
Rank: #33.
Stark County Elementary School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 W Van Buren St
Wyoming, IL 61491
(309) 695-5181
Wyoming, IL 61491
(309) 695-5181
Grades: PK-5
| 308 students
Rank: #44.
Stark County High School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
418 S Franklin St
Toulon, IL 61483
(309) 286-4451
Toulon, IL 61483
(309) 286-4451
Grades: 9-12
| 238 students
Rank: #55.
Stark County Junior High School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
402 S Franklin St
Toulon, IL 61483
(309) 286-3451
Toulon, IL 61483
(309) 286-3451
Grades: 6-8
| 141 students
Stark County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 659
Toulon, IL 61483
(309) 286-3451
Toulon, IL 61483
(309) 286-3451
Grades: PK-5
| 132 students
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 Grade School, Bradford Jr High 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 56% (majority Hispanic).
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