For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 626 students in Lewistown, IL.
The top ranked public schools in Lewistown, IL are New Horizons, Lewistown Jr/sr High School and Central Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lewistown, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Lewistown have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Lewistown, IL (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
New Horizons
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
315 S Illinois St
Lewistown, IL 61542
(309) 547-7323
Lewistown, IL 61542
(309) 547-7323
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
Lewistown Jr/sr High School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
15205 N State 100 Hwy
Lewistown, IL 61542
(309) 547-2288
Lewistown, IL 61542
(309) 547-2288
Grades: 7-12
| 276 students
Rank: #33.
Central Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
15501 E Avenue L
Lewistown, IL 61542
(309) 547-2231
Lewistown, IL 61542
(309) 547-2231
Grades: PK-6
| 350 students
Lewistown, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
15501 E Avenue L
Lewistown, IL 61542
(309) 547-2240
Lewistown, IL 61542
(309) 547-2240
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Lewistown, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Lewistown, IL include New Horizons, Lewistown Jr/sr High School and Central Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Lewistown?
3 public schools are located in Lewistown.
What is the racial composition of students in Lewistown?
Lewistown public schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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