For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 204 students in Niantic, IL.
The top-ranked public school in Niantic, IL is Sangamon Valley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Niantic, IL public school have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Niantic have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Niantic, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sangamon Valley High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
398 N Illinois St
Niantic, IL 62551
(217) 668-2392
Niantic, IL 62551
(217) 668-2392
Gr: 9-12 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Niantic, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Niantic, IL include Sangamon Valley High School.
How many public schools are located in Niantic?
1 public schools are located in Niantic.
What is the racial composition of students in Niantic?
Niantic public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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