For the 2025 school year, there are 18 public elementary schools serving 3,644 students in Fulton County, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Fulton County, IL are Spoon River Valley Elementary School, Farmington Central Jr High School and Spoon River Valley Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fulton County, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Fulton County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Fulton County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Spoon River Valley Elementary School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
35265 N Il Route 97
London Mills, IL 61544
(309) 778-2207
London Mills, IL 61544
(309) 778-2207
Grades: PK-5
| 142 students
Rank: #22.
Farmington Central Jr High School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 N Lightfoot Rd
Farmington, IL 61531
(309) 245-1000
Farmington, IL 61531
(309) 245-1000
Grades: 6-8
| 249 students
Rank: #33.
Spoon River Valley Jr High School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
35265 N Il Route 97
London Mills, IL 61544
(309) 778-2201
London Mills, IL 61544
(309) 778-2201
Grades: 6-8
| 45 students
Rank: #44.
Cuba Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
652 East Main
Cuba, IL 61427
(309) 785-8054
Cuba, IL 61427
(309) 785-8054
Grades: PK-5
| 193 students
Rank: #55.
Farmington Central Elementary School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
108 N Lightfoot Rd
Farmington, IL 61531
(309) 245-1000
Farmington, IL 61531
(309) 245-1000
Grades: PK-5
| 620 students
Rank: #66.
Ingersoll Middle School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1605 E Ash St
Canton, IL 61520
(309) 647-6951
Canton, IL 61520
(309) 647-6951
Grades: 5-8
| 608 students
Rank: #77.
Eastview Elementary School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1490 E Myrtle St
Canton, IL 61520
(309) 647-0136
Canton, IL 61520
(309) 647-0136
Grades: PK-4
| 283 students
Rank: #88.
Cuba Middle School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
20325 N State Route 97
Cuba, IL 61427
(309) 785-7122
Cuba, IL 61427
(309) 785-7122
Grades: 6-8
| 80 students
Rank: #99.
Astoria Elementary School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
402 N Jefferson St
Astoria, IL 61501
(309) 329-2158
Astoria, IL 61501
(309) 329-2158
Grades: PK-5
| 135 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Lincoln Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
20 Lincoln Rd
Canton, IL 61520
(309) 647-7594
Canton, IL 61520
(309) 647-7594
Grades: K-4
| 209 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Westview Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
700 Old West Vine St
Canton, IL 61520
(309) 647-2111
Canton, IL 61520
(309) 647-2111
Grades: PK-4
| 389 students
Rank: #1212.
V I T Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1502 E Us Highway 136
Table Grove, IL 61482
(309) 758-5138
Table Grove, IL 61482
(309) 758-5138
Grades: PK-5
| 176 students
Rank: #1313.
Avon Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
320 E Woods St
Avon, IL 61415
(309) 465-3851
Avon, IL 61415
(309) 465-3851
Grades: PK-1
| 46 students
Rank: #1414.
Astoria Junior High School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
402 N Jefferson St
Astoria, IL 61501
(309) 329-2158
Astoria, IL 61501
(309) 329-2158
Grades: 6-8
| 57 students
Rank: #1515.
V I T Jr High School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1500 E Us Highway 136
Table Grove, IL 61482
(309) 758-5136
Table Grove, IL 61482
(309) 758-5136
Grades: 6-8
| 79 students
Rank: #1616.
Central Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
15501 E Avenue L
Lewistown, IL 61542
(309) 547-2231
Lewistown, IL 61542
(309) 547-2231
Grades: PK-6
| 333 students
Rank: n/an/a
Royals Academy Canton
Alternative School
749 E Locust St
Canton, IL 61520
(309) 575-3226
Canton, IL 61520
(309) 575-3226
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Royals Rssp Canton
Alternative School
749 E Locust St
Canton, IL 61520
(309) 575-3226
Canton, IL 61520
(309) 575-3226
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Fulton County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
320 E Woods St
Avon, IL 61415
(309) 465-3621
Avon, IL 61415
(309) 465-3621
Grades: 6-8
| 193 students
320 East Woods St
Avon, IL 61415
(309) 465-3708
Avon, IL 61415
(309) 465-3708
Grades: PK-8
| 188 students
320 East Woods St
Avon, IL 61415
(309) 465-3621
Avon, IL 61415
(309) 465-3621
Grades: 9-12
| 52 students
322 E Fort St
Farmington, IL 61531
(309) 245-2913
Farmington, IL 61531
(309) 245-2913
Grades: 4-8
| 257 students
Facssrclamonts (Closed 2006)
Vocational School
23235 N County 22
Canton, IL 61520
(309) 649-6396
Canton, IL 61520
(309) 649-6396
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
362 W Fort St
Farmington, IL 61531
(309) 245-4981
Farmington, IL 61531
(309) 245-4981
Grades: PK-3
| 247 students
Illinois River Correctional Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1300 West Locust
Canton, IL 61520
(309) 647-7030
Canton, IL 61520
(309) 647-7030
Grades: 12
| n/a students
Knox-warren Spec Educ-kw Aams Cr (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
320 E Woods St
Avon, IL 61415
(309) 465-3621
Avon, IL 61415
(309) 465-3621
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Knox-warren Spec Educ-kw Aams Ls1 (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
320 E Woods St
Avon, IL 61415
(309) 465-3621
Avon, IL 61415
(309) 465-3621
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Knox-warren Spec Educ-kw Aams Ls2 (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
320 E Woods St
Avon, IL 61415
(309) 465-3621
Avon, IL 61415
(309) 465-3621
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
15501 E Avenue L
Lewistown, IL 61542
(309) 547-2240
Lewistown, IL 61542
(309) 547-2240
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students
New Horizons (Closed 2024)
Special Education School
315 S Illinois St
Lewistown, IL 61542
(309) 547-7323
Lewistown, IL 61542
(309) 547-7323
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Fulton County, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Fulton County, IL include Spoon River Valley Elementary School, Farmington Central Jr High School and Spoon River Valley Jr High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Fulton County?
18 public elementary schools are located in Fulton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Fulton County?
Fulton County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Fulton County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Fulton County include: Ingersoll Middle School vs. Royals Rssp Canton, Westview Elementary School vs. Lincoln Elementary School, Westview Elementary School vs. Eastview Elementary School
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