For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,489 students in Chillicothe, IL (there are , serving 169 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Chillicothe, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Chillicothe, IL are South Elementary School, Ivc Learning Center and Chillicothe Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chillicothe, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Chillicothe have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Chillicothe, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
616 W Hickory St
Chillicothe, IL 61523
(309) 274-4841
Chillicothe, IL 61523
(309) 274-4841
Grades: PK-3
| 426 students
Rank: #22.
Ivc Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1057 N 2nd St
Chillicothe, IL 61523
(309) 274-5418
Chillicothe, IL 61523
(309) 274-5418
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #33.
Chillicothe Jr High School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
914 W Truitt Ave
Chillicothe, IL 61523
(309) 274-6266
Chillicothe, IL 61523
(309) 274-6266
Grades: 6-8
| 243 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Chillicothe Elementary Center
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
914 W Truitt Ave
Chillicothe, IL 61523
(309) 274-6266
Chillicothe, IL 61523
(309) 274-6266
Grades: 4-5
| 157 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Il Valley Central High School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1300 W Sycamore St
Chillicothe, IL 61523
(309) 274-5481
Chillicothe, IL 61523
(309) 274-5481
Grades: 9-12
| 663 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ivc Transition Center
Alternative School
1008 N 4th St
Chillicothe, IL 61523
(309) 243-4353
Chillicothe, IL 61523
(309) 243-4353
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Chillicothe, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Chillicothe, IL include South Elementary School, Ivc Learning Center and Chillicothe Jr High School.
How many public schools are located in Chillicothe?
6 public schools are located in Chillicothe.
What percentage of students in Chillicothe go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Chillicothe are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Chillicothe?
Chillicothe public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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