For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 900 students in Tuscola, IL (there are 1 private school, serving 36 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Tuscola, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Tuscola, IL are North Ward Elementary School, Tuscola High School and East Prairie Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tuscola, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Tuscola have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Tuscola, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Ward Elementary School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1201 N Prairie St
Tuscola, IL 61953
(217) 253-2712
Tuscola, IL 61953
(217) 253-2712
Grades: PK-4
| 326 students
Rank: #22.
Tuscola High School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 S Prairie St
Tuscola, IL 61953
(217) 253-2377
Tuscola, IL 61953
(217) 253-2377
Grades: 9-12
| 296 students
Rank: #33.
East Prairie Middle School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
409 S Prairie St
Tuscola, IL 61953
(217) 253-2828
Tuscola, IL 61953
(217) 253-2828
Grades: 5-8
| 278 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Tuscola, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Tuscola, IL include North Ward Elementary School, Tuscola High School and East Prairie Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Tuscola?
3 public schools are located in Tuscola.
What percentage of students in Tuscola go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Tuscola are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Tuscola?
Tuscola public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Tuscola are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Tuscola include: East Prairie Middle School vs. Tuscola High School, East Prairie Middle School vs. North Ward Elementary School, North Ward Elementary School vs. Tuscola High School
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