For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 599 students in Villa Grove, IL.
The top-ranked public schools in Villa Grove, IL are Villa Grove Elementary School, Villa Grove Jr High School and Villa Grove High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Villa Grove, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Villa Grove 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 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Villa Grove, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Villa Grove Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 N Sycamore St
Villa Grove, IL 61956
(217) 832-2261
Villa Grove, IL 61956
(217) 832-2261
Gr: PK-6 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Villa Grove Jr High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 N Sycamore St
Villa Grove, IL 61956
(217) 832-2261
Villa Grove, IL 61956
(217) 832-2261
Gr: 7-8 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Villa Grove High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 N Sycamore St
Villa Grove, IL 61956
(217) 832-2321
Villa Grove, IL 61956
(217) 832-2321
Gr: 9-12 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Villa Grove, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Villa Grove, IL include Villa Grove Elementary School, Villa Grove Jr High School and Villa Grove High School.
How many public schools are located in Villa Grove?
3 public schools are located in Villa Grove.
What is the racial composition of students in Villa Grove?
Villa Grove public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Villa Grove are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Villa Grove include: Villa Grove Jr High School vs. Villa Grove Elementary School, Villa Grove Jr High School vs. Villa Grove High School, Villa Grove Elementary School vs. Villa Grove Jr High School
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