For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,687 students in Moultrie County, IL (there are 1 private school, serving 19 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Moultrie County, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Moultrie County, IL are Sullivan Elementary School, Okaw Valley Elementary School and Sullivan High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Moultrie County, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Moultrie County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Moultrie County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sullivan Elementary School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
910 N Graham St
Sullivan, IL 61951
(217) 728-2321
Sullivan, IL 61951
(217) 728-2321
Grades: PK-4
| 484 students
Rank: #22.
Okaw Valley Elementary School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Po Box 98
Bethany, IL 61914
(217) 665-3541
Bethany, IL 61914
(217) 665-3541
Grades: PK-4
| 175 students
Rank: #33.
Sullivan High School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
725 N Main St
Sullivan, IL 61951
(217) 728-8311
Sullivan, IL 61951
(217) 728-8311
Grades: 9-12
| 361 students
Rank: #44.
Lovington Grade School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
330 S High St
Lovington, IL 61937
(217) 873-4318
Lovington, IL 61937
(217) 873-4318
Grades: PK-8
| 160 students
Rank: #55.
Sullivan Middle School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
713 N Main St
Sullivan, IL 61951
(217) 728-8381
Sullivan, IL 61951
(217) 728-8381
Grades: 5-8
| 334 students
Rank: #66.
Okaw Valley High School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Po Box 249
Bethany, IL 61914
(217) 665-3631
Bethany, IL 61914
(217) 665-3631
Grades: 9-12
| 173 students
Moultrie County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
H E L P Sullivan (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
10 Hawthorne Ln
Sullivan, IL 61951
(217) 728-2105
Sullivan, IL 61951
(217) 728-2105
Grades: PK
| n/a students
445 East Church St
Lovington, IL 61937
(217) 873-4316
Lovington, IL 61937
(217) 873-4316
Grades: 9-12
| 75 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Moultrie County, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Moultrie County, IL include Sullivan Elementary School, Okaw Valley Elementary School and Sullivan High School.
How many public schools are located in Moultrie County?
6 public schools are located in Moultrie County.
What percentage of students in Moultrie County go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Moultrie County are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Moultrie County?
Moultrie County public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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