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Best De Witt County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,304 students in De Witt County, IL.
The top-ranked public schools in De Witt County, IL are Clinton Elementary School, Deland-weldon Elementary School and Ruth M Schneider Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
De Witt County, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in De Witt County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in De Witt County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clinton Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
680 Illini Dr
Clinton, IL 61727
(217) 935-6218
Gr: 2-5 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Deland-weldon Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2311 N 300 East Rd
Weldon, IL 61882
(309) 928-7691
Gr: PK-5 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Ruth M Schneider Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
309 N John St
Farmer City, IL 61842
(309) 928-2611
Gr: PK-3 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Blue Ridge High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
411 N John St
Farmer City, IL 61842
(309) 928-2622
Gr: 9-12 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #55.
Deland-weldon Middle School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2311 N 300 East Rd
Weldon, IL 61882
(309) 928-7691
Gr: 6-8 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #66.
Clinton Jr High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
701 Illini Dr
Clinton, IL 61727
(217) 935-2103
Gr: 6-8 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #77.
Clinton High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 State Route 54 W
Clinton, IL 61727
(217) 935-8337
Gr: 9-12 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
Douglas Elementary School
905 E Main St
Clinton, IL 61727
(217) 935-2987
Gr: PK-1 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: n/an/a
Lincoln Elementary School
407 S Jackson St
Clinton, IL 61727
(217) 935-6383
Gr: PK-1 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in De Witt County, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in De Witt County, IL include Clinton Elementary School, Deland-weldon Elementary School and Ruth M Schneider Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in De Witt County?
9 public schools are located in De Witt County.
What is the racial composition of students in De Witt County?
De Witt County public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

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