For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 795 students in Litchfield, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Litchfield, IL are J D Colt Elementary School, Litchfield Middle School and Russell Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Litchfield, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Litchfield have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Litchfield, IL (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
J D Colt Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
615 E Tyler Ave
Litchfield, IL 62056
(217) 324-3565
Litchfield, IL 62056
(217) 324-3565
Grades: 2-3
| 178 students
Rank: #22.
Litchfield Middle School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1701 N State St
Litchfield, IL 62056
(217) 324-4668
Litchfield, IL 62056
(217) 324-4668
Grades: 6-8
| 246 students
Rank: #33.
Russell Elementary School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
705 N Jefferson St
Litchfield, IL 62056
(217) 324-4034
Litchfield, IL 62056
(217) 324-4034
Grades: 4-5
| 192 students
Rank: n/an/a
800 N Chestnut St
Litchfield, IL 62056
(217) 324-2851
Litchfield, IL 62056
(217) 324-2851
Grades: K-1
| 179 students
Rank: n/an/a
Phoenix Safe Schools Program
Alternative School
1100 N Old Route 66
Litchfield, IL 62056
(217) 408-2185
Litchfield, IL 62056
(217) 408-2185
Grades: 6-9
| n/a students
Litchfield, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
601 S State St
Litchfield, IL 62056
(217) 324-3652
Litchfield, IL 62056
(217) 324-3652
Grades: 4
| 116 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Litchfield, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Litchfield, IL include J D Colt Elementary School, Litchfield Middle School and Russell Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Litchfield?
5 public elementary schools are located in Litchfield.
What is the racial composition of students in Litchfield?
Litchfield public elementary schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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