For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 177 students in Colchester, IL.
The top ranked public school in Colchester, IL is West Prairie South Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Colchester, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Colchester have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Colchester, IL (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Prairie South Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
310 S Coal St
Colchester, IL 62326
(309) 776-3790
Colchester, IL 62326
(309) 776-3790
Grades: PK-6
| 177 students
Rank: n/an/a
Wcisec Md
Special Education School
310 S Coal St
Colchester, IL 62326
(309) 776-3790
Colchester, IL 62326
(309) 776-3790
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Colchester, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
600 S Hun St
Colchester, IL 62326
(309) 776-3220
Colchester, IL 62326
(309) 776-3220
Grades: 9-12
| 143 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Colchester, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Colchester, IL include West Prairie South Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Colchester?
2 public schools are located in Colchester.
What is the racial composition of students in Colchester?
Colchester public schools minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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