For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 73 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 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in South Wilmington, IL (2026)
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 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
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 55% (majority Hispanic).
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