For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 515 students in Catlin, IL.
The top ranked public schools in Catlin, IL are Salt Fork North Elementary School and Salt Fork High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Catlin, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Catlin have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Catlin, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Salt Fork North Elementary School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
216 N Webster St
Catlin, IL 61817
(217) 427-5421
Catlin, IL 61817
(217) 427-5421
Grades: PK-5
| 281 students
Rank: #22.
Salt Fork High School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
701 W Vermilion St
Catlin, IL 61817
(217) 427-5331
Catlin, IL 61817
(217) 427-5331
Grades: 9-12
| 234 students
Catlin, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
216 N Webster St
Catlin, IL 61817
(217) 427-5421
Catlin, IL 61817
(217) 427-5421
Grades: PK-8
| 372 students
701 W Vermilion St
Catlin, IL 61817
(217) 427-5331
Catlin, IL 61817
(217) 427-5331
Grades: 9-12
| 152 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Catlin, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Catlin, IL include Salt Fork North Elementary School and Salt Fork High School.
How many public schools are located in Catlin?
2 public schools are located in Catlin.
What is the racial composition of students in Catlin?
Catlin public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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