For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 232 students in Atwood, IL.
The top-ranked public school in Atwood, IL is Atwood-hammond Grade School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Atwood, IL public school have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Atwood have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Atwood, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Atwood-hammond Grade School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
316 N Illinois St
Atwood, IL 61913
(217) 578-2229
Atwood, IL 61913
(217) 578-2229
Gr: PK-8 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Atwood, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
222 W Magnolia St
Atwood, IL 61913
(217) 578-2226
Atwood, IL 61913
(217) 578-2226
Gr: 9-12 | 117 students Minority enrollment: 5%
316 North Illinois
Atwood, IL 61913
(217) 578-2220
Atwood, IL 61913
(217) 578-2220
Gr: PK-8 | 297 students Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Atwood, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Atwood, IL include Atwood-hammond Grade School.
How many public schools are located in Atwood?
1 public schools are located in Atwood.
What is the racial composition of students in Atwood?
Atwood public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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