For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 236 students in London Mills, IL.
The top-ranked public schools in London Mills, IL are Spoon River Valley Elementary School, Spoon River Valley Jr High School and Spoon River Valley Sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
London Mills, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in London Mills have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in London Mills, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Spoon River Valley Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
35265 N Il Route 97
London Mills, IL 61544
(309) 778-2207
London Mills, IL 61544
(309) 778-2207
Gr: PK-5 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Spoon River Valley Jr High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
35265 N Il Route 97
London Mills, IL 61544
(309) 778-2201
London Mills, IL 61544
(309) 778-2201
Gr: 6-8 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Spoon River Valley Sr High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
35265 N Il Route 97
London Mills, IL 61544
(309) 778-2201
London Mills, IL 61544
(309) 778-2201
Gr: 9-12 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in London Mills, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in London Mills, IL include Spoon River Valley Elementary School, Spoon River Valley Jr High School and Spoon River Valley Sr High School.
How many public schools are located in London Mills?
3 public schools are located in London Mills.
What is the racial composition of students in London Mills?
London Mills public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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