For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 146 students in Tampico, IL (there are 1 private school, serving 89 private students). 62% of all K-12 students in Tampico, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public school in Tampico, IL is Tampico Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tampico, IL public school have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Tampico have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Tampico, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tampico Elementary School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
304 W Kimball Rd
Tampico, IL 61283
(815) 438-2255
Tampico, IL 61283
(815) 438-2255
Grades: PK-5
| 146 students
Tampico, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Bi-county Sp Ed-ecse Tampico (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
304 E Kimball Rd
Tampico, IL 61283
(815) 438-2255
Tampico, IL 61283
(815) 438-2255
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Tampico, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Tampico, IL include Tampico Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Tampico?
1 public schools are located in Tampico.
What percentage of students in Tampico go to public school?
62% of all K-12 students in Tampico are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Tampico?
Tampico public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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