For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 526 students in Oblong, IL.
The top-ranked public schools in Oblong, IL are Oblong High School and Oblong Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oblong, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Oblong have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Oblong, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oblong High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
700 S Range St
Oblong, IL 62449
(618) 592-4235
Oblong, IL 62449
(618) 592-4235
Gr: 9-12 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Oblong Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 W Main St
Oblong, IL 62449
(618) 592-4225
Oblong, IL 62449
(618) 592-4225
Gr: PK-8 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Oblong, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Oblong, IL include Oblong High School and Oblong Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Oblong?
2 public schools are located in Oblong.
What is the racial composition of students in Oblong?
Oblong public schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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