Top 5 Best De Witt County Public Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,270 students in De Witt County, IL.
The top ranked public schools in De Witt County, IL are Clinton Elementary School, Deland-weldon Elementary School and Blue Ridge High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
De Witt County, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in De Witt County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in De Witt County (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clinton Elementary School
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
680 Illini Dr
Clinton, IL 61727
(217) 935-6218
Grades: 2-5
| 477 students
Rank: #22.
Deland-weldon Elementary School
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2311 N 300 East Rd
Weldon, IL 61882
(217) 736-2401
Grades: PK-6
| 105 students
Rank: #33.
Blue Ridge High School
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
411 N John St
Farmer City, IL 61842
(309) 928-2622
Grades: 9-12
| 188 students
Rank: #44.
Ruth M Schneider Elementary School
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
309 N John St
Farmer City, IL 61842
(309) 928-2611
Grades: PK-3
| 272 students
Rank: #55.
Clinton High School
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 State Route 54 W
Clinton, IL 61727
(217) 935-8337
Grades: 9-12
| 483 students
Rank: #66.
Clinton Jr High School
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
701 Illini Dr
Clinton, IL 61727
(217) 935-2103
Grades: 6-8
| 370 students
Rank: #77.
Deland-weldon Middle School
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2311 N 300 East Rd
Weldon, IL 61882
(217) 736-2401
Grades: 7-8
| 21 students
Rank: n/an/a
905 E Main St
Clinton, IL 61727
(217) 935-2987
Grades: PK-1
| 168 students
Rank: n/an/a
407 S Jackson St
Clinton, IL 61727
(217) 935-6383
Grades: PK-1
| 186 students
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De Witt County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
612 N George St
Clinton, IL 61727
(217) 935-6218
Grades: 4-5
| 299 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in De Witt County, IL?
The top ranked public schools in De Witt County, IL include Clinton Elementary School, Deland-weldon Elementary School and Blue Ridge High School.
How many public schools are located in De Witt County?
9 public schools are located in De Witt County.
What is the racial composition of students in De Witt County?
De Witt County public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

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