For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 944 students in Westville, IL (there are 1 private school, serving 98 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Westville, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Westville, IL are Westville High School and Judith Giacoma Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Westville, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 11% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Westville have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Westville, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Westville High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
918 N State St
Westville, IL 61883
(217) 267-2183
Westville, IL 61883
(217) 267-2183
Gr: 9-12 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Judith Giacoma Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
125 W Ellsworth St
Westville, IL 61883
(217) 267-3484
Westville, IL 61883
(217) 267-3484
Gr: PK-6 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Westville, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
412 Moses Ave
Westville, IL 61883
(217) 267-2185
Westville, IL 61883
(217) 267-2185
Gr: 7-8 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Westville, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Westville, IL include Westville High School and Judith Giacoma Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Westville?
2 public schools are located in Westville.
What percentage of students in Westville go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Westville are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Westville?
Westville public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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