For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,304 students in De Witt County, IL.
The top ranked public schools in De Witt County, IL are Clinton Elementary School, Deland-weldon Elementary School and Blue Ridge High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
De Witt County, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in De Witt County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in De Witt County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clinton Elementary School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
680 Illini Dr
Clinton, IL 61727
(217) 935-6218
Clinton, IL 61727
(217) 935-6218
Grades: 2-5
| 491 students
Rank: #22.
Deland-weldon Elementary School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2311 N 300 East Rd
Weldon, IL 61882
(217) 736-2401
Weldon, IL 61882
(217) 736-2401
Grades: PK-6
| 105 students
Rank: #33.
Blue Ridge High School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
411 N John St
Farmer City, IL 61842
(309) 928-2622
Farmer City, IL 61842
(309) 928-2622
Grades: 9-12
| 188 students
Rank: #44.
Ruth M Schneider Elementary School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
309 N John St
Farmer City, IL 61842
(309) 928-2611
Farmer City, IL 61842
(309) 928-2611
Grades: PK-3
| 265 students
Rank: #55.
Clinton High School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1200 State Route 54 W
Clinton, IL 61727
(217) 935-8337
Clinton, IL 61727
(217) 935-8337
Grades: 9-12
| 507 students
Rank: #66.
Clinton Jr High School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
701 Illini Dr
Clinton, IL 61727
(217) 935-2103
Clinton, IL 61727
(217) 935-2103
Grades: 6-8
| 384 students
Rank: #77.
Deland-weldon Middle School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2311 N 300 East Rd
Weldon, IL 61882
(217) 736-2401
Weldon, IL 61882
(217) 736-2401
Grades: 7-8
| 24 students
Rank: n/an/a
905 E Main St
Clinton, IL 61727
(217) 935-2987
Clinton, IL 61727
(217) 935-2987
Grades: PK-1
| 163 students
Rank: n/an/a
407 S Jackson St
Clinton, IL 61727
(217) 935-6383
Clinton, IL 61727
(217) 935-6383
Grades: PK-1
| 177 students
De Witt County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
612 N George St
Clinton, IL 61727
(217) 935-6218
Clinton, IL 61727
(217) 935-6218
Grades: 4-5
| 299 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in De Witt County, IL?
The top ranked public schools in De Witt County, IL include Clinton Elementary School, Deland-weldon Elementary School and Blue Ridge High School.
How many public schools are located in De Witt County?
9 public schools are located in De Witt County.
What is the racial composition of students in De Witt County?
De Witt County public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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