For the 2025 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 3,869 students in Montgomery County, IL (there are , serving 253 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Montgomery County, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Montgomery County, IL are Revive Alternative High School, North Elementary School and Hillsboro Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Montgomery County, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Montgomery County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Montgomery County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Revive Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1100 N Old Route 66
Litchfield, IL 62056
(217) 408-2185
Litchfield, IL 62056
(217) 408-2185
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
North Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
110 W Hamilton St
Nokomis, IL 62075
(217) 563-7311
Nokomis, IL 62075
(217) 563-7311
Grades: PK-5
| 282 students
Rank: #33.
Hillsboro Jr High School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
909 Rountree St
Hillsboro, IL 62049
(217) 532-3742
Hillsboro, IL 62049
(217) 532-3742
Grades: 6-8
| 327 students
Rank: #44.
Litchfield Senior High School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1705 N State St
Litchfield, IL 62056
(217) 324-3955
Litchfield, IL 62056
(217) 324-3955
Grades: 9-12
| 393 students
Rank: #55.
Beckemeyer Elementary School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1035 Seymour Ave
Hillsboro, IL 62049
(217) 532-6994
Hillsboro, IL 62049
(217) 532-6994
Grades: K-5
| 642 students
Rank: #66.
Litchfield Middle School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1701 N State St
Litchfield, IL 62056
(217) 324-4668
Litchfield, IL 62056
(217) 324-4668
Grades: 6-8
| 271 students
Rank: #77.
Raymond Grade School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
505 N Prairie St
Raymond, IL 62560
(217) 229-4215
Raymond, IL 62560
(217) 229-4215
Grades: 2-5
| 119 students
Rank: #88.
Nokomis Jr/sr High School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
511 Oberle St
Nokomis, IL 62075
(217) 563-7311
Nokomis, IL 62075
(217) 563-7311
Grades: 6-12
| 304 students
Rank: #99.
Lincolnwood High School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
507 N Prairie St
Raymond, IL 62560
(217) 229-4237
Raymond, IL 62560
(217) 229-4237
Grades: 9-12
| 146 students
Rank: #1010.
Litchfield Elementary School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
705 N Jefferson St
Litchfield, IL 62056
(217) 324-4034
Litchfield, IL 62056
(217) 324-4034
Grades: 2-5
| 344 students
Rank: #1111.
Lincolnwood Jr High School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
507 N Prairie St
Raymond, IL 62560
(217) 229-4237
Raymond, IL 62560
(217) 229-4237
Grades: 6-8
| 81 students
Rank: #1212.
Hillsboro High School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
522 E Tremont St
Hillsboro, IL 62049
(217) 532-2841
Hillsboro, IL 62049
(217) 532-2841
Grades: 9-12
| 436 students
Rank: #1313.
Farmersville Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
407 Sedentop St
Farmersville, IL 62533
(217) 229-4215
Farmersville, IL 62533
(217) 229-4215
Grades: PK-1
| 98 students
Rank: n/an/a
200 School St
Coffeen, IL 62017
(217) 534-2314
Coffeen, IL 62017
(217) 534-2314
Grades: PK
| 134 students
Rank: n/an/a
601 S State St
Litchfield, IL 62056
(217) 324-3514
Litchfield, IL 62056
(217) 324-3514
Grades: PK
| 96 students
Rank: n/an/a
800 N Chestnut St
Litchfield, IL 62056
(217) 324-2851
Litchfield, IL 62056
(217) 324-2851
Grades: K-1
| 196 students
Rank: n/an/a
Phoenix Safe Schools Program
Alternative School
1100 N Old Route 66
Litchfield, IL 62056
(217) 408-2185
Litchfield, IL 62056
(217) 408-2185
Grades: 6-9
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
S Cen Il Reg Workforce Trng
Alternative School
2001 Eilerman Ave
Litchfield, IL 62056
(217) 324-2157
Litchfield, IL 62056
(217) 324-2157
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Montgomery County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Chrismont Safe School (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
316 E South St
Nokomis, IL 62075
(217) 563-7600
Nokomis, IL 62075
(217) 563-7600
Grades: 8-12
| 17 students
Chrismont School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
316 E South St
Nokomis, IL 62075
(217) 563-7600
Nokomis, IL 62075
(217) 563-7600
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
200 School St
Coffeen, IL 62017
(217) 534-2314
Coffeen, IL 62017
(217) 534-2314
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
Graham Correctional Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
R.r. 1 Hwy 185
Hillsboro, IL 62049
(217) 532-6961
Hillsboro, IL 62049
(217) 532-6961
Grades: 12
| n/a students
615 E Tyler Ave
Litchfield, IL 62056
(217) 324-3565
Litchfield, IL 62056
(217) 324-3565
Grades: 2-3
| 178 students
316 East South St
Nokomis, IL 62075
(217) 563-8631
Nokomis, IL 62075
(217) 563-8631
Grades: 5-6
| n/a students
601 S State St
Litchfield, IL 62056
(217) 324-3652
Litchfield, IL 62056
(217) 324-3652
Grades: 4
| 116 students
220 North 3rd St
Witt, IL 62094
(217) 594-2231
Witt, IL 62094
(217) 594-2231
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Montgomery County, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Montgomery County, IL include Revive Alternative High School, North Elementary School and Hillsboro Jr High School.
How many public schools are located in Montgomery County?
18 public schools are located in Montgomery County.
What percentage of students in Montgomery County go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Montgomery County are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Montgomery County?
Montgomery County public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Montgomery County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Montgomery County include: Litchfield Senior High School vs. Hillsboro High School, Hillsboro High School vs. Litchfield Senior High School, Lincolnwood High School vs. Hillsboro High School
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