Top 5 Best Ford County Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 1,833 students in Ford County, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Ford County, IL are Gcms Middle School, Paxton-buckley-loda Jr High School and Gcms Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ford County, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Ford County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% 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 Ford County (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gcms Middle School
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
316 E 19th St
Gibson City, IL 60936
(217) 784-8731
Grades: 6-8
| 208 students
Rank: #22.
Paxton-buckley-loda Jr High School
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Po Box 50
Paxton, IL 60957
(217) 379-9202
Grades: 6-8
| 269 students
Rank: #33.
Gcms Elementary School
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
902 N Church St
Gibson City, IL 60936
(217) 784-4278
Grades: PK-5
| 469 students
Rank: #44.
Tri Point Elementary School
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Po Box 128
Kempton, IL 60946
(815) 253-6299
Grades: PK-3
| 118 students
Rank: #55.
Clara Peterson Elementary School
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Po Box 50
Paxton, IL 60957
(217) 379-2531
Grades: PK-5
| 624 students
Rank: #66.
Tri-point Jr High/elementary
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Po Box 158
Piper City, IL 60959
(815) 686-2247
Grades: 4-8
| 145 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Ford County, IL

Ford County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
112 West 12th St
Gibson City, IL 60936
(217) 784-8505
Grades: PK
| n/a students
P O Box 50
Paxton, IL 60957
(217) 386-2712
Grades: 4-5
| 225 students
Po Box 50
Paxton, IL 60957
(217) 379-2000
Grades: 3-5
| 268 students
West Lawn School (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
425 E Orleans
Paxton, IL 60957
(217) 379-2411
Grades: n/a
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Ford County, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Ford County, IL include Gcms Middle School, Paxton-buckley-loda Jr High School and Gcms Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Ford County?
6 public elementary schools are located in Ford County.
What is the racial composition of students in Ford County?
Ford County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).

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