For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,139 students in Gillespie, IL.
The top ranked public schools in Gillespie, IL are Gillespie High School, Gillespie Middle School and Ben-gil Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gillespie, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Gillespie have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Gillespie, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gillespie High School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
612 Broadway St
Gillespie, IL 62033
(217) 839-2114
Gillespie, IL 62033
(217) 839-2114
Grades: 9-12
| 330 students
Rank: #22.
Gillespie Middle School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
412 Oregon St
Gillespie, IL 62033
(217) 839-2116
Gillespie, IL 62033
(217) 839-2116
Grades: 6-8
| 262 students
Rank: #33.
Ben-gil Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
340 Kelly St
Gillespie, IL 62033
(217) 839-4828
Gillespie, IL 62033
(217) 839-4828
Grades: PK-5
| 547 students
Gillespie, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Special Education Building (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
412 Oregon St
Gillespie, IL 62033
(217) 839-2116
Gillespie, IL 62033
(217) 839-2116
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Gillespie, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Gillespie, IL include Gillespie High School, Gillespie Middle School and Ben-gil Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Gillespie?
3 public schools are located in Gillespie.
What is the racial composition of students in Gillespie?
Gillespie public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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