For the 2024-25 school year, there are 28 public schools serving 5,835 students in Woodford County, IL (there are 3 private schools, serving 309 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Woodford County, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Woodford County, IL are Germantown Hills Elementary School, Congerville Elementary School and Germantown Hills Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Woodford County, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Woodford County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Woodford County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Germantown Hills Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
103 Warrior Way
Metamora, IL 61548
(309) 383-2121
Metamora, IL 61548
(309) 383-2121
Grades: K-4
| 466 students
Rank: #22.
Congerville Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
310 E Kauffman St
Congerville, IL 61729
(309) 448-2347
Congerville, IL 61729
(309) 448-2347
Grades: K-4
| 90 students
Rank: #33.
Germantown Hills Middle School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
103 Warrior Way
Metamora, IL 61548
(309) 383-2121
Metamora, IL 61548
(309) 383-2121
Grades: 5-8
| 373 students
Rank: #44.
Jefferson Park School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
250 W 3rd St
El Paso, IL 61738
(309) 527-4405
El Paso, IL 61738
(309) 527-4405
Grades: PK-2
| 294 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Wcsea Black Partridge Pub Day Pro
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
110 Fandel Rd
Metamora, IL 61548
(309) 367-4901
Metamora, IL 61548
(309) 367-4901
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Wcsea-gh-4-8
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
103 Warrior Way
Metamora, IL 61548
(309) 367-4901
Metamora, IL 61548
(309) 367-4901
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: #77.
Eureka High School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 W Cruger Ave
Eureka, IL 61530
(309) 467-2361
Eureka, IL 61530
(309) 467-2361
Grades: 9-12
| 476 students
Rank: #88.
Goodfield Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
308 W Robinson St
Goodfield, IL 61742
(309) 965-2362
Goodfield, IL 61742
(309) 965-2362
Grades: K-4
| 72 students
Rank: #99.
Eureka Middle School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2005 S Main St
Eureka, IL 61530
(309) 467-3771
Eureka, IL 61530
(309) 467-3771
Grades: 5-8
| 482 students
Rank: #1010.
Metamora Grade School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
815 E Chatham St
Metamora, IL 61548
(309) 367-2361
Metamora, IL 61548
(309) 367-2361
Grades: PK-8
| 827 students
Rank: #1111.
Sowers Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
202 W High St
Roanoke, IL 61561
(309) 923-6241
Roanoke, IL 61561
(309) 923-6241
Grades: K-4
| 156 students
Rank: #1212.
Roanoke-benson Jr High School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
131 W Reiter St
Benson, IL 61516
(309) 394-2233
Benson, IL 61516
(309) 394-2233
Grades: 5-8
| 148 students
Rank: #1313.
Metamora High School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Po Box 109
Metamora, IL 61548
(309) 367-4151
Metamora, IL 61548
(309) 367-4151
Grades: 9-12
| 915 students
Rank: #1414.
Davenport Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
301 S Main St
Eureka, IL 61530
(309) 467-3012
Eureka, IL 61530
(309) 467-3012
Grades: PK-4
| 408 students
Rank: #1515.
Centennial School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
135 W 5th St
El Paso, IL 61738
(309) 527-4435
El Paso, IL 61738
(309) 527-4435
Grades: 3-4
| 151 students
Rank: #1616.
El Paso-gridley High School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 N Elm St
El Paso, IL 61738
(309) 527-4415
El Paso, IL 61738
(309) 527-4415
Grades: 9-12
| 375 students
Rank: #1717.
Roanoke-benson High School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
208 W High St
Roanoke, IL 61561
(309) 923-8401
Roanoke, IL 61561
(309) 923-8401
Grades: 9-12
| 135 students
Rank: #1818.
Fieldcrest High School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Dornbush Dr
Minonk, IL 61760
(309) 432-2529
Minonk, IL 61760
(309) 432-2529
Grades: 9-12
| 270 students
Rank: #1919.
Fieldcrest Primary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
523 Johnson St
Minonk, IL 61760
(309) 432-2838
Minonk, IL 61760
(309) 432-2838
Grades: PK-2
| 197 students
Rank: n/an/a
central il voc Educational coop
Vocational School
101 W Madison St
Metamora, IL 61548
(309) 367-2783
Metamora, IL 61548
(309) 367-2783
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Roe 53 Academy
Alternative School
110 Fandel Rd, Roe 53 Academy
Metamora, IL 61548
(309) 383-3002
Metamora, IL 61548
(309) 383-3002
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Roe 53 Safe School
Alternative School
102 Fandel Ln, Roe 53 Safe Sch
Metamora, IL 61548
(309) 383-3002
Metamora, IL 61548
(309) 383-3002
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Wcsea Eureka Intensive Ece
Special Education School
109 W Cruger Ave
Eureka, IL 61530
(309) 367-4901
Eureka, IL 61530
(309) 367-4901
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Wcsea-benson
Special Education School
131 S Reiter St
Benson, IL 61516
(309) 367-4901
Benson, IL 61516
(309) 367-4901
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Wcsea-mgs
Special Education School
815 E Chatham St
Metamora, IL 61548
(309) 367-4901
Metamora, IL 61548
(309) 367-4901
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Wcsea-minonk-k-2
Special Education School
523 Johnson St
Minonk, IL 61760
(309) 367-4901
Minonk, IL 61760
(309) 367-4901
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Wcsea-mths-9-12
Special Education School
101 W Madison St
Metamora, IL 61548
(309) 367-4901
Metamora, IL 61548
(309) 367-4901
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Wcsea-sowers-k-4
Special Education School
202 W High St
Roanoke, IL 61561
(309) 367-4901
Roanoke, IL 61561
(309) 367-4901
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Woodford County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Civec Regional Program High School (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
101 West Madison St
Metamora, IL 61548
(309) 367-2783
Metamora, IL 61548
(309) 367-2783
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Wcsea Black Patridge Pub Day (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
110 Fandel Rd
Metamora, IL 61548
(309) 367-4901
Metamora, IL 61548
(309) 367-4901
Grades: 2-12
| 28 students
Wcsea-benson (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
131 S Reiter St
Benson, IL 61516
(309) 367-4901
Benson, IL 61516
(309) 367-4901
Grades: 5-8
| 3 students
Wcsea-gh-4-8 (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
103 Warrior Way
Metamora, IL 61548
(309) 367-4901
Metamora, IL 61548
(309) 367-4901
Grades: 4
| 5 students
Wcsea-mgs (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
815 E Chatham St
Metamora, IL 61548
(309) 367-4901
Metamora, IL 61548
(309) 367-4901
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Wcsea-minonk-k-2 (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
523 Johnson St
Minonk, IL 61760
(309) 367-4901
Minonk, IL 61760
(309) 367-4901
Grades: K
| 1 students
Wcsea-mths-9-12 Elementary School (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
101 W Madison St
Metamora, IL 61548
(309) 367-4901
Metamora, IL 61548
(309) 367-4901
Grades: 9-12
| 8 students
Wcsea-sowers-k-4 (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
202 W High St
Roanoke, IL 61561
(309) 367-4901
Roanoke, IL 61561
(309) 367-4901
Grades: 2
| 4 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Woodford County, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Woodford County, IL include Germantown Hills Elementary School, Congerville Elementary School and Germantown Hills Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Woodford County?
28 public schools are located in Woodford County.
What percentage of students in Woodford County go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Woodford County are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Woodford County?
Woodford County public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Woodford County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Woodford County include: Germantown Hills Middle School vs. Metamora Grade School, Germantown Hills Elementary School vs. Metamora Grade School, Sowers Elementary School vs. Metamora Grade School
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