For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 159 students in Hartford, IL.
The top-ranked public school in Hartford, IL is Hartford Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hartford, IL public school have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Hartford have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Hartford, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hartford Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
110 W 2nd St
Hartford, IL 62048
(618) 254-9814
Hartford, IL 62048
(618) 254-9814
Gr: PK-5 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Hartford, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Hartford, IL include Hartford Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Hartford?
1 public schools are located in Hartford.
What is the racial composition of students in Hartford?
Hartford public schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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