For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 829 students in Wilmington, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Wilmington, IL are L J Stevens Intermediate School and Wilmington Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wilmington, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Wilmington have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Wilmington, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
L J Stevens Intermediate School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
221 Ryan St
Wilmington, IL 60481
(815) 926-1689
Wilmington, IL 60481
(815) 926-1689
Gr: 2-5 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Wilmington Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
715 S Joliet St
Wilmington, IL 60481
(815) 926-1687
Wilmington, IL 60481
(815) 926-1687
Gr: 6-8 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
1910 Bruning Dr
Wilmington, IL 60481
(815) 926-1683
Wilmington, IL 60481
(815) 926-1683
Gr: PK-1 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Wilmington, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Wilmington, IL include L J Stevens Intermediate School and Wilmington Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Wilmington?
3 public elementary schools are located in Wilmington.
What is the racial composition of students in Wilmington?
Wilmington public elementary schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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