For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 522 students in Catlin, IL.
The top-ranked public schools in Catlin, IL are Salt Fork North Elementary School and Salt Fork High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Catlin, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Catlin have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Catlin, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Salt Fork North Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
216 N Webster St
Catlin, IL 61817
(217) 427-5421
Catlin, IL 61817
(217) 427-5421
Gr: PK-5 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Salt Fork High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
701 W Vermilion St
Catlin, IL 61817
(217) 427-5331
Catlin, IL 61817
(217) 427-5331
Gr: 9-12 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Catlin, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Catlin, IL include Salt Fork North Elementary School and Salt Fork High School.
How many public schools are located in Catlin?
2 public schools are located in Catlin.
What is the racial composition of students in Catlin?
Catlin public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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