For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 460 students in Cerro Gordo, IL.
The top ranked public schools in Cerro Gordo, IL are Cerro Gordo Jr And Sr High School and Cerro Gordo Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cerro Gordo, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Cerro Gordo have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Cerro Gordo, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cerro Gordo Jr And Sr High School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 E Durfee St
Cerro Gordo, IL 61818
(217) 763-2711
Cerro Gordo, IL 61818
(217) 763-2711
Grades: 6-12
| 220 students
Rank: #22.
Cerro Gordo Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
209 S Monroe St
Cerro Gordo, IL 61818
(217) 763-2551
Cerro Gordo, IL 61818
(217) 763-2551
Grades: PK-5
| 240 students
Cerro Gordo, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
300 E Durfee St
Cerro Gordo, IL 61818
(217) 763-6411
Cerro Gordo, IL 61818
(217) 763-6411
Grades: 6-8
| 139 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Cerro Gordo, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Cerro Gordo, IL include Cerro Gordo Jr And Sr High School and Cerro Gordo Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Cerro Gordo?
2 public schools are located in Cerro Gordo.
What is the racial composition of students in Cerro Gordo?
Cerro Gordo public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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