For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 552 students in Arthur, IL (there are , serving 332 private students). 62% of all K-12 students in Arthur, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Arthur, IL are Arthur Grade School and Arthur-lovington-atwood-hammond. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Arthur, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Arthur have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Arthur, IL (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Arthur Grade School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
126 E Lincoln St
Arthur, IL 61911
(217) 543-2109
Arthur, IL 61911
(217) 543-2109
Gr: PK-8 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Arthur-lovington-atwood-hammond
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
301 E Columbia St
Arthur, IL 61911
(217) 543-2146
Arthur, IL 61911
(217) 543-2146
Gr: 9-12 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Arthur, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
301 E Columbia St
Arthur, IL 61911
(217) 543-2146
Arthur, IL 61911
(217) 543-2146
Gr: 7-8 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Arthur, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Arthur, IL include Arthur Grade School and Arthur-lovington-atwood-hammond.
How many public schools are located in Arthur?
2 public schools are located in Arthur.
What percentage of students in Arthur go to public school?
62% of all K-12 students in Arthur are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Arthur?
Arthur public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Arthur are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Arthur include: Arthur-lovington-atwood-hammond vs. Arthur Grade School, Arthur Grade School vs. Arthur-lovington-atwood-hammond
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