For the 2025 school year, there are 28 public schools serving 5,847 students in Woodford County, IL (there are 3 private schools, serving 309 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Woodford County, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Woodford County, IL are Germantown Hills Elementary School, Germantown Hills Middle School and Sowers Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Woodford County, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Woodford County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% 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 Woodford County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Germantown Hills Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
103 Warrior Way
Metamora, IL 61548
(309) 383-2121
Metamora, IL 61548
(309) 383-2121
Gr: PK-4 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Germantown Hills Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
103 Warrior Way
Metamora, IL 61548
(309) 383-2121
Metamora, IL 61548
(309) 383-2121
Gr: 5-8 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Sowers Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
202 W High St
Roanoke, IL 61561
(309) 923-6241
Roanoke, IL 61561
(309) 923-6241
Gr: K-4 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Jefferson Park School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
250 W 3rd St
El Paso, IL 61738
(309) 527-4405
El Paso, IL 61738
(309) 527-4405
Gr: PK-2 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #55.
Congerville Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
310 E Kauffman St
Congerville, IL 61729
(309) 448-2347
Congerville, IL 61729
(309) 448-2347
Gr: K-4 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Wcsea Black Partridge Pub Day Pro
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
110 Fandel Rd
Metamora, IL 61548
(309) 367-4901
Metamora, IL 61548
(309) 367-4901
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Wcsea-gh-4-8
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
103 Warrior Way
Metamora, IL 61548
(309) 367-4901
Metamora, IL 61548
(309) 367-4901
Rank: #88.
Eureka Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2005 S Main St
Eureka, IL 61530
(309) 467-3771
Eureka, IL 61530
(309) 467-3771
Gr: 5-8 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #99.
Metamora Grade School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
815 E Chatham St
Metamora, IL 61548
(309) 367-2361
Metamora, IL 61548
(309) 367-2361
Gr: PK-8 | 847 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1010.
Goodfield Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
308 W Robinson St
Goodfield, IL 61742
(309) 965-2362
Goodfield, IL 61742
(309) 965-2362
Gr: K-4 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #1111.
Roanoke-benson Jr High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
131 W Reiter St
Benson, IL 61516
(309) 394-2233
Benson, IL 61516
(309) 394-2233
Gr: 5-8 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1212.
Eureka High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 W Cruger Ave
Eureka, IL 61530
(309) 467-2361
Eureka, IL 61530
(309) 467-2361
Gr: 9-12 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1313.
Metamora High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
101 W Madison St
Metamora, IL 61548
(309) 367-4151
Metamora, IL 61548
(309) 367-4151
Gr: 9-12 | 919 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1414.
Davenport Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
301 S Main St
Eureka, IL 61530
(309) 467-3012
Eureka, IL 61530
(309) 467-3012
Gr: PK-4 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1515.
Centennial School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
135 W 5th St
El Paso, IL 61738
(309) 527-4435
El Paso, IL 61738
(309) 527-4435
Gr: 3-4 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1616.
El Paso-gridley High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 N Elm St
El Paso, IL 61738
(309) 527-4415
El Paso, IL 61738
(309) 527-4415
Gr: 9-12 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1717.
Fieldcrest High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Dornbush Dr
Minonk, IL 61760
(309) 432-2529
Minonk, IL 61760
(309) 432-2529
Gr: 9-12 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1818.
Roanoke-benson High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
208 W High St
Roanoke, IL 61561
(309) 923-8401
Roanoke, IL 61561
(309) 923-8401
Gr: 9-12 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1919.
Fieldcrest Primary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
523 Johnson St
Minonk, IL 61760
(309) 432-2838
Minonk, IL 61760
(309) 432-2838
Gr: PK-2 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
Central Il Voc Educational Coop
Vocational School
101 W Madison St
Metamora, IL 61548
(309) 367-2783
Metamora, IL 61548
(309) 367-2783
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Roe 53 Academy
Alternative School
110 Fandel Rd, Roe 53 Academy
Metamora, IL 61548
(309) 383-3002
Metamora, IL 61548
(309) 383-3002
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Roe 53 Safe School
Alternative School
110 Fandel Ln
Metamora, IL 61548
(309) 383-3002
Metamora, IL 61548
(309) 383-3002
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Wcsea Eureka Intensive Ece
Special Education School
109 W Cruger Ave
Eureka, IL 61530
(309) 367-4901
Eureka, IL 61530
(309) 367-4901
Woodford County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Civec Regional Program High School (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
101 West Madison St
Metamora, IL 61548
(309) 367-2783
Metamora, IL 61548
(309) 367-2783
Gr: 9-12
Wcsea Black Patridge Pub Day (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
110 Fandel Rd
Metamora, IL 61548
(309) 367-4901
Metamora, IL 61548
(309) 367-4901
Gr: 2-12 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Wcsea-benson (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
131 S Reiter St
Benson, IL 61516
(309) 367-4901
Benson, IL 61516
(309) 367-4901
Gr: 5-8 | 3 students Minority enrollment: 33%
Wcsea-gh-4-8 (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
103 Warrior Way
Metamora, IL 61548
(309) 367-4901
Metamora, IL 61548
(309) 367-4901
Gr: 4 | 5 students
Wcsea-mgs (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
815 E Chatham St
Metamora, IL 61548
(309) 367-4901
Metamora, IL 61548
(309) 367-4901
Gr: Inquire with school
Wcsea-minonk-k-2 (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
523 Johnson St
Minonk, IL 61760
(309) 367-4901
Minonk, IL 61760
(309) 367-4901
Gr: K | 1 student
Wcsea-mths-9-12 Elementary School (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
101 W Madison St
Metamora, IL 61548
(309) 367-4901
Metamora, IL 61548
(309) 367-4901
Gr: 9-12 | 8 students Minority enrollment: 38%
Wcsea-sowers-k-4 (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
202 W High St
Roanoke, IL 61561
(309) 367-4901
Roanoke, IL 61561
(309) 367-4901
Gr: 2 | 4 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Woodford County, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Woodford County, IL include Germantown Hills Elementary School, Germantown Hills Middle School and Sowers Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Woodford County?
28 public schools are located in Woodford County.
What percentage of students in Woodford County go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Woodford County are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Woodford County?
Woodford County 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).
Which public schools in Woodford County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Woodford County include: Germantown Hills Elementary School vs. Metamora Grade School, Germantown Hills Middle School vs. Metamora Grade School, Germantown Hills Elementary School vs. Germantown Hills Middle School
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