For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,514 students in Ford County, IL (there are 1 private school, serving 16 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Ford County, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Ford County, IL are Gcms Middle School, Paxton-buckley-loda Jr High School and Gcms High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ford County, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 31% statewide average). Schools in Ford County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Ford County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gcms Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
316 E 19th St
Gibson City, IL 60936
(217) 784-8731
Gibson City, IL 60936
(217) 784-8731
Grades: 6-8
| 206 students
Rank: #22.
Paxton-buckley-loda Jr High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Po Box 50
Paxton, IL 60957
(217) 379-9202
Paxton, IL 60957
(217) 379-9202
Grades: 6-8
| 292 students
Rank: #33.
Gcms High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
815 N Church St
Gibson City, IL 60936
(217) 784-4292
Gibson City, IL 60936
(217) 784-4292
Grades: 9-12
| 278 students
Rank: #44.
Paxton-buckley-loda High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Po Box 50
Paxton, IL 60957
(217) 379-4331
Paxton, IL 60957
(217) 379-4331
Grades: 9-12
| 423 students
Rank: #55.
Gcms Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
902 N Church St
Gibson City, IL 60936
(217) 784-4278
Gibson City, IL 60936
(217) 784-4278
Grades: PK-5
| 479 students
Rank: #66.
Tri-point Jr High/elementary
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Po Box 158
Piper City, IL 60959
(815) 686-2247
Piper City, IL 60959
(815) 686-2247
Grades: 4-8
| 139 students
Rank: #77.
Clara Peterson Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Po Box 50
Paxton, IL 60957
(217) 379-2531
Paxton, IL 60957
(217) 379-2531
Grades: PK-5
| 571 students
Rank: #88.
Tri Point Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Po Box 128
Kempton, IL 60946
(815) 253-6299
Kempton, IL 60946
(815) 253-6299
Grades: PK-3
| 126 students
Rank: n/an/a
Panther Academy
Alternative School
430 S High St
Paxton, IL 60957
(217) 379-3314
Paxton, IL 60957
(217) 379-3314
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Ford County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
112 West 12th St
Gibson City, IL 60936
(217) 784-8505
Gibson City, IL 60936
(217) 784-8505
Grades: PK
| n/a students
P O Box 50
Paxton, IL 60957
(217) 386-2712
Paxton, IL 60957
(217) 386-2712
Grades: 4-5
| 225 students
West Lawn School (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
425 E Orleans
Paxton, IL 60957
(217) 379-2411
Paxton, IL 60957
(217) 379-2411
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Ford County, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Ford County, IL include Gcms Middle School, Paxton-buckley-loda Jr High School and Gcms High School.
How many public schools are located in Ford County, IL?
9 public schools are located in Ford County, IL.
What percentage of students in Ford County, IL go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Ford County, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Ford County, IL?
Ford County, IL public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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