For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 582 students in Hamilton, IL.
The top ranked public schools in Hamilton, IL are Hamilton Elementary School and Hamilton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hamilton, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Hamilton have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Hamilton, IL (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hamilton Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1830 Broadway St
Hamilton, IL 62341
(866) 332-3880
Hamilton, IL 62341
(866) 332-3880
Gr: PK-8 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Hamilton High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Keokuk St
Hamilton, IL 62341
(866) 332-3880
Hamilton, IL 62341
(866) 332-3880
Gr: 9-12 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Hamilton, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
270 N 10th St
Hamilton, IL 62341
(217) 847-3314
Hamilton, IL 62341
(217) 847-3314
Gr: 7-8 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Hamilton, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Hamilton, IL include Hamilton Elementary School and Hamilton High School.
How many public schools are located in Hamilton?
2 public schools are located in Hamilton.
What is the racial composition of students in Hamilton?
Hamilton public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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