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Best Fulton County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 19 public elementary schools serving 3,644 students in Fulton County, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Fulton County, IL are Spoon River Valley Elementary School, Farmington Central Jr High School and Astoria Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fulton County, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Fulton County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Fulton County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Spoon River Valley Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
35265 N Il Route 97
London Mills, IL 61544
(309) 778-2207
Gr: PK-5 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Farmington Central Jr High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
300 N Lightfoot Rd
Farmington, IL 61531
(309) 245-1000
Gr: 6-8 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Astoria Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
402 N Jefferson St
Astoria, IL 61501
(309) 329-2158
Gr: PK-5 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #44.
Farmington Central Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
108 N Lightfoot Rd
Farmington, IL 61531
(309) 245-1000
Gr: PK-5 | 633 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #55.
Spoon River Valley Jr High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
35265 N Il Route 97
London Mills, IL 61544
(309) 778-2201
Gr: 6-8 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #66.
Abingdon-avon Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
320 E Woods St
Avon, IL 61415
(309) 465-3621
Gr: 6-8 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #77.
Cuba Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
652 East Main
Cuba, IL 61427
(309) 785-8054
Gr: PK-5 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #88.
Ingersoll Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1605 E Ash St
Canton, IL 61520
(309) 647-6951
Gr: 5-8 | 631 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Eastview Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1490 E Myrtle St
Canton, IL 61520
(309) 647-0136
Gr: PK-4 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Westview Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
700 Old West Vine St
Canton, IL 61520
(309) 647-2111
Gr: PK-4 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1111.
V I T Jr High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1500 E Us Highway 136
Table Grove, IL 61482
(309) 758-5136
Gr: 6-8 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1212.
Astoria Junior High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
402 N Jefferson St
Astoria, IL 61501
(309) 329-2158
Gr: 6-8 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #1313.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
20 Lincoln Rd
Canton, IL 61520
(309) 647-7594
Gr: K-4 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1414.
Cuba Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
20325 N State Route 97
Cuba, IL 61427
(309) 785-7122
Gr: 6-8 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #1515.
Avon Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
320 E Woods St
Avon, IL 61415
(309) 465-3851
Gr: PK-1 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1616.
V I T Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1502 E Us Highway 136
Table Grove, IL 61482
(309) 758-5138
Gr: PK-5 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1717.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
15501 E Avenue L
Lewistown, IL 61542
(309) 547-2231
Gr: PK-6 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
Royals Academy Canton
Alternative School
749 E Locust St
Canton, IL 61520
(309) 575-3226
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Royals Rssp Canton
Alternative School
749 E Locust St
Canton, IL 61520
(309) 575-3226
Gr: 6-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Fulton County, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Fulton County, IL include Spoon River Valley Elementary School, Farmington Central Jr High School and Astoria Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Fulton County?
18 public elementary schools are located in Fulton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Fulton County?
Fulton County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Fulton County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Fulton County include: Ingersoll Middle School vs. Royals Rssp Canton, Royals Rssp Canton vs. Ingersoll Middle School

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