For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 826 students in Chillicothe, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Chillicothe, IL are South Elementary School, Chillicothe Jr High School and Chillicothe Elementary Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chillicothe, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Chillicothe have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Chillicothe, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
616 W Hickory St
Chillicothe, IL 61523
(309) 274-4841
Chillicothe, IL 61523
(309) 274-4841
Gr: PK-3 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Chillicothe Jr High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
914 W Truitt Ave
Chillicothe, IL 61523
(309) 274-6266
Chillicothe, IL 61523
(309) 274-6266
Gr: 6-8 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Chillicothe Elementary Center
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
914 W Truitt Ave
Chillicothe, IL 61523
(309) 274-6266
Chillicothe, IL 61523
(309) 274-6266
Gr: 4-5 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Chillicothe, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Chillicothe, IL include South Elementary School, Chillicothe Jr High School and Chillicothe Elementary Center.
How many public elementary schools are located in Chillicothe?
3 public elementary schools are located in Chillicothe.
What is the racial composition of students in Chillicothe?
Chillicothe public elementary schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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