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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Livingston County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 22 public schools serving 4,902 students in Livingston County, IL (there are 7 private schools, serving 372 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Livingston County, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Livingston County, IL are Livingston Co Crossroads Academy, Livingston County Academy and Saunemin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Livingston County, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Livingston County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Livingston County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Livingston Co Crossroads Academy
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
205 N Adams St
Flanagan, IL 61740
(815) 844-5749
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Livingston County Academy
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
205 N Adams St
Flanagan, IL 61740
(815) 844-7115
Rank: #33.
Saunemin Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
39 Main St
Saunemin, IL 61769
(815) 832-4421
Gr: PK-8 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Prairie Central Upper Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
312 N Center St
Forrest, IL 61741
(815) 657-8238
Gr: 5-6 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #55.
Prairie Central Jr High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
800 N Wood St
Forrest, IL 61741
(815) 657-8660
Gr: 7-8 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #66.
Graymont Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
228 Lydia St
Graymont, IL 61743
(815) 743-5346
Gr: K-8 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #77.
Prairie Central Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
600 S 1st St
Fairbury, IL 61739
(815) 692-2623
Gr: 2-4 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #88.
Tri-point High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
101 E Van Alstyne St
Cullom, IL 60929
(815) 689-2110
Gr: 9-12 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #99.
Prairie Central High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
411 N 7th St
Fairbury, IL 61739
(815) 692-2355
Gr: 9-12 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1010.
Odell Grade School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
203 N East St
Odell, IL 60460
(815) 998-2272
Gr: PK-8 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Cornell Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
300 N 7th St
Cornell, IL 61319
(815) 358-2216
Gr: PK-8 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Pontiac High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1100 E Indiana Ave
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 844-6113
Gr: 9-12 | 658 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1313.
Flanagan-cornell High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
202 E Falcon Hwy
Flanagan, IL 61740
(815) 796-2291
Gr: 9-12 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1414.
Prairie Central Primary East
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
407 S 4th St
Chatsworth, IL 60921
(815) 635-3555
Gr: PK-1 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1515.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
400 N Morrow St
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 844-3687
Gr: 4-5 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1616.
Dwight Common School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
801 S Columbia St
Dwight, IL 60420
(815) 584-6221
Gr: PK-8 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1717.
Flanagan Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
202 E Falcon Hwy
Flanagan, IL 61740
(815) 796-2261
Gr: PK-8 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1818.
Dwight High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
801 S Franklin St
Dwight, IL 60420
(815) 584-6201
Gr: 9-12 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1919.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
514 S Main St
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 844-3924
Gr: 2-3 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #2020.
Pontiac Jr High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
600 N Morrow St
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 842-4343
Gr: 6-8 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: n/an/a
Central Elementary School
117 W Livingston St
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 844-3023
Gr: PK-1 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: n/an/a
Livingston Area Career Center
Vocational School
1100 E Indiana Ave
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 842-2557
Gr: 10-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Livingston County, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Livingston County, IL include Livingston Co Crossroads Academy, Livingston County Academy and Saunemin Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Livingston County?
22 public schools are located in Livingston County.
What percentage of students in Livingston County go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Livingston County are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Livingston County?
Livingston County public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Livingston County are often viewed compared to one another?

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