For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 86 students in South Wilmington, IL.
The top ranked public school in South Wilmington, IL is South Wilmington Grade School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
South Wilmington, IL public school have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in South Wilmington have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 0% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in South Wilmington, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Wilmington Grade School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
375 Fifth Ave
South Wilmington, IL 60474
(815) 237-2281
South Wilmington, IL 60474
(815) 237-2281
Gr: K-8 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in South Wilmington, IL?
The top ranked public schools in South Wilmington, IL include South Wilmington Grade School.
How many public schools are located in South Wilmington?
1 public schools are located in South Wilmington.
What is the racial composition of students in South Wilmington?
South Wilmington public schools minority enrollment is 0% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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