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Best Montgomery County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public elementary schools serving 2,664 students in Montgomery County, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Montgomery County, IL are North Elementary School, Litchfield Middle School and Hillsboro Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Montgomery County, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Montgomery County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% 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 Montgomery County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
110 W Hamilton St
Nokomis, IL 62075
(217) 563-7311
Gr: PK-5 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Litchfield Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1701 N State St
Litchfield, IL 62056
(217) 324-4668
Gr: 6-8 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Hillsboro Jr High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
909 Rountree St
Hillsboro, IL 62049
(217) 532-3742
Gr: 6-8 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Litchfield Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
127 W. St. John
Litchfield, IL 62056
(217) 324-4034
Gr: 2-5 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #55.
Beckemeyer Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1035 Seymour Ave
Hillsboro, IL 62049
(217) 532-6994
Gr: K-5 | 641 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Lincolnwood Jr High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
507 N Prairie St
Raymond, IL 62560
(217) 229-4237
Gr: 6-8 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Raymond Grade School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
505 N Prairie St
Raymond, IL 62560
(217) 229-4215
Gr: 2-5 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #88.
Nokomis Jr/sr High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
511 Oberle St
Nokomis, IL 62075
(217) 563-7311
Gr: 6-12 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #99.
Farmersville Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
407 Sedentop St
Farmersville, IL 62533
(217) 229-4215
Gr: PK-1 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
Litchfield Early Childhood Center
725 S Chestnut St.
Litchfield, IL 62056
(217) 324-2851
Gr: K-1 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
Phoenix Safe Schools Program
Alternative School
1100 N Old Route 66
Litchfield, IL 62056
(217) 408-2185
Gr: 6-9

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Montgomery County, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Montgomery County, IL include North Elementary School, Litchfield Middle School and Hillsboro Jr High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Montgomery County?
11 public elementary schools are located in Montgomery County.
What is the racial composition of students in Montgomery County?
Montgomery 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).

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