For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 586 students in Nokomis, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Nokomis, IL are North Elementary School and Nokomis Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nokomis, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Nokomis have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% 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 Nokomis, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
110 W Hamilton St
Nokomis, IL 62075
(217) 563-7311
Nokomis, IL 62075
(217) 563-7311
Grades: PK-5
| 282 students
Rank: #22.
Nokomis Jr/sr High School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
511 Oberle St
Nokomis, IL 62075
(217) 563-7311
Nokomis, IL 62075
(217) 563-7311
Grades: 6-12
| 304 students
Nokomis, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Chrismont Safe School (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
316 E South St
Nokomis, IL 62075
(217) 563-7600
Nokomis, IL 62075
(217) 563-7600
Grades: 8-12
| 17 students
Chrismont School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
316 E South St
Nokomis, IL 62075
(217) 563-7600
Nokomis, IL 62075
(217) 563-7600
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
316 East South St
Nokomis, IL 62075
(217) 563-8631
Nokomis, IL 62075
(217) 563-8631
Grades: 5-6
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Nokomis, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Nokomis, IL include North Elementary School and Nokomis Jr/sr High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Nokomis?
2 public elementary schools are located in Nokomis.
What is the racial composition of students in Nokomis?
Nokomis public elementary schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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