For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,170 students in Cumberland County, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Cumberland County, IL are Neoga Elementary School, Cumberland Elementary School and Cumberland Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cumberland County, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Cumberland County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Cumberland County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Neoga Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
850 E 7th St
Neoga, IL 62447
(217) 775-6049
Neoga, IL 62447
(217) 775-6049
Gr: PK-5 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Cumberland Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1496 Illinois Route 121
Toledo, IL 62468
(217) 923-3135
Toledo, IL 62468
(217) 923-3135
Gr: PK-4 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Cumberland Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1496 Illinois Route 121
Toledo, IL 62468
(217) 923-3135
Toledo, IL 62468
(217) 923-3135
Gr: 5-8 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #44.
Neoga Jr/sr High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
790 E 7th St
Neoga, IL 62447
(217) 775-6049
Neoga, IL 62447
(217) 775-6049
Gr: 6-12 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Cumberland County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
790 East 7th St
Neoga, IL 62447
(217) 895-2205
Neoga, IL 62447
(217) 895-2205
Gr: 7-8 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
850 E 7th St
Neoga, IL 62447
(217) 895-2200
Neoga, IL 62447
(217) 895-2200
Gr: 4-8 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Cumberland County, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Cumberland County, IL include Neoga Elementary School, Cumberland Elementary School and Cumberland Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Cumberland County?
4 public elementary schools are located in Cumberland County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cumberland County?
Cumberland County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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