For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 517 students in Stockton, IL.
The top-ranked public schools in Stockton, IL are Stockton Elementary School, Stockton Middle School and Stockton Sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Stockton, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Stockton have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Stockton, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Stockton Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
236 N Pearl St
Stockton, IL 61085
(815) 947-3702
Stockton, IL 61085
(815) 947-3702
Gr: PK-5 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Stockton Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 51% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 N Rush St
Stockton, IL 61085
(815) 947-3323
Stockton, IL 61085
(815) 947-3323
Gr: 6-8 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Stockton Sr High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
540 N Rush St
Stockton, IL 61085
(815) 947-3323
Stockton, IL 61085
(815) 947-3323
Gr: 9-12 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Stockton, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Rap High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
500 North Rush St
Stockton, IL 61085
(815) 858-2203
Stockton, IL 61085
(815) 858-2203
Gr: 8-12
500 N Rush St
Stockton, IL 61085
(815) 947-3702
Stockton, IL 61085
(815) 947-3702
Gr: 3-8 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Stockton, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Stockton, IL include Stockton Elementary School, Stockton Middle School and Stockton Sr High School.
How many public schools are located in Stockton?
3 public schools are located in Stockton.
What is the racial composition of students in Stockton?
Stockton public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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