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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Woodford County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 27 public schools serving 5,847 students in Woodford County, IL (there are 3 private schools, serving 271 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Woodford County, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Woodford County, IL are Germantown Hills Elementary School, Germantown Hills Middle School and Sowers Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Woodford County, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Woodford County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Woodford County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Germantown Hills Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
103 Warrior Way
Metamora, IL 61548
(309) 383-2121
Gr: PK-4 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Germantown Hills Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
103 Warrior Way
Metamora, IL 61548
(309) 383-2121
Gr: 5-8 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Sowers Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
202 W High St
Roanoke, IL 61561
(309) 923-6241
Gr: PK-4 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Jefferson Park School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
250 W 3rd St
El Paso, IL 61738
(309) 527-4405
Gr: PK-2 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #55.
Congerville Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
310 E Kauffman St
Congerville, IL 61729
(309) 448-2347
Gr: K-4 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Wcsea Black Partridge Pub Day Pro
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
110 Fandel Rd
Metamora, IL 61548
(309) 367-4901
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Wcsea-gh-4-8
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
103 Warrior Way
Metamora, IL 61548
(309) 367-4901
Rank: #88.
Eureka Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2005 S Main St
Eureka, IL 61530
(309) 467-3771
Gr: 5-8 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #99.
Metamora Grade School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
815 E Chatham St
Metamora, IL 61548
(309) 367-2361
Gr: PK-8 | 829 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1010.
Goodfield Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
308 W Robinson St
Goodfield, IL 61742
(309) 965-2362
Gr: K-4 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1111.
Roanoke-benson Jr High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
131 W Reiter St
Benson, IL 61516
(309) 394-2233
Gr: 5-8 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1212.
Eureka High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
200 W Cruger Ave
Eureka, IL 61530
(309) 467-2361
Gr: 9-12 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1313.
Metamora High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
101 W Madison St
Metamora, IL 61548
(309) 367-4151
Gr: 9-12 | 896 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1414.
Davenport Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
301 S Main St
Eureka, IL 61530
(309) 467-3012
Gr: PK-4 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1515.
Centennial School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
135 W 5th St
El Paso, IL 61738
(309) 527-4435
Gr: 3-4 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1616.
El Paso-gridley High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
600 N Elm St
El Paso, IL 61738
(309) 527-4415
Gr: 9-12 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1717.
Fieldcrest High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1 Dornbush Dr
Minonk, IL 61760
(309) 432-2529
Gr: 9-12 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1818.
Roanoke-benson High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
208 W High St
Roanoke, IL 61561
(309) 923-8401
Gr: 9-12 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1919.
Fieldcrest Primary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
523 Johnson St
Minonk, IL 61760
(309) 432-2838
Gr: PK-2 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
Roe 53 Academy
Alternative School
110 Fandel Rd, Roe 53 Academy
Metamora, IL 61548
(309) 383-3002
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Roe 53 Safe School
Alternative School
110 Fandel Rd, Roe 53 Safe Sch
Metamora, IL 61548
(309) 383-3002
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Wcsea Eureka Intensive Ece
Special Education School
109 W Cruger Ave
Eureka, IL 61530
(309) 367-4901
Rank: n/an/a
Wcsea-benson
Special Education School
131 S Reiter St
Benson, IL 61516
(309) 367-4901
Rank: n/an/a
Wcsea-mgs
Special Education School
815 E Chatham St
Metamora, IL 61548
(309) 367-4901
Rank: n/an/a
Wcsea-minonk-k-2
Special Education School
523 Johnson St
Minonk, IL 61760
(309) 367-4901
Rank: n/an/a
Wcsea-mths-9-12
Special Education School
101 W Madison St
Metamora, IL 61548
(309) 367-4901
Rank: n/an/a
Wcsea-sowers-k-4
Special Education School
202 W High St
Roanoke, IL 61561
(309) 367-4901

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Woodford County, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Woodford County, IL include Germantown Hills Elementary School, Germantown Hills Middle School and Sowers Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Woodford County?
28 public schools are located in Woodford County.
What percentage of students in Woodford County go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Woodford County are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Woodford County?
Woodford County public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Woodford County are often viewed compared to one another?

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