Best Toledo Public Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 972 students in Toledo, IL.
The top-ranked public schools in Toledo, IL are Cumberland Elementary School, Cumberland High School and Cumberland Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Toledo, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Toledo have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Toledo, IL (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cumberland Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1496 Illinois Route 121
Toledo, IL 62468
(217) 923-3135
Gr: PK-4 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Cumberland High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1496 Illinois Route 121
Toledo, IL 62468
(217) 923-3133
Gr: 9-12 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Cumberland Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1496 Illinois Route 121
Toledo, IL 62468
(217) 923-3135
Gr: 5-8 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Toledo, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Toledo, IL include Cumberland Elementary School, Cumberland High School and Cumberland Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Toledo?
3 public schools are located in Toledo.
What is the racial composition of students in Toledo?
Toledo public schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

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