For the 2026 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 3,869 students in Montgomery County, IL (there are , serving 253 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Montgomery County, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Montgomery County, IL are Revive Alternative High School, North Elementary School and Litchfield Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Montgomery County, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Montgomery County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Montgomery County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Revive Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1100 N Old Route 66
Litchfield, IL 62056
(217) 408-2185
Litchfield, IL 62056
(217) 408-2185
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #22.
North Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
110 W Hamilton St
Nokomis, IL 62075
(217) 563-7311
Nokomis, IL 62075
(217) 563-7311
Gr: PK-5 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Litchfield Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1701 N State St
Litchfield, IL 62056
(217) 324-4668
Litchfield, IL 62056
(217) 324-4668
Gr: 6-8 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Hillsboro Jr High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
909 Rountree St
Hillsboro, IL 62049
(217) 532-3742
Hillsboro, IL 62049
(217) 532-3742
Gr: 6-8 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #55.
Litchfield Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
705 N Jefferson St
Litchfield, IL 62056
(217) 324-4034
Litchfield, IL 62056
(217) 324-4034
Gr: 2-5 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #66.
Beckemeyer Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1035 Seymour Ave
Hillsboro, IL 62049
(217) 532-6994
Hillsboro, IL 62049
(217) 532-6994
Gr: K-5 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Lincolnwood Jr High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
507 N Prairie St
Raymond, IL 62560
(217) 229-4237
Raymond, IL 62560
(217) 229-4237
Gr: 6-8 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Raymond Grade School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
505 N Prairie St
Raymond, IL 62560
(217) 229-4215
Raymond, IL 62560
(217) 229-4215
Gr: 2-5 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #99.
Nokomis Jr/sr High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
511 Oberle St
Nokomis, IL 62075
(217) 563-7311
Nokomis, IL 62075
(217) 563-7311
Gr: 6-12 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1010.
Lincolnwood High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
507 N Prairie St
Raymond, IL 62560
(217) 229-4237
Raymond, IL 62560
(217) 229-4237
Gr: 9-12 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1111.
Litchfield Senior High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1705 N State St
Litchfield, IL 62056
(217) 324-3955
Litchfield, IL 62056
(217) 324-3955
Gr: 9-12 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1212.
Farmersville Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
407 Sedentop St
Farmersville, IL 62533
(217) 229-4215
Farmersville, IL 62533
(217) 229-4215
Gr: PK-1 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1313.
Hillsboro High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
522 E Tremont St
Hillsboro, IL 62049
(217) 532-2841
Hillsboro, IL 62049
(217) 532-2841
Gr: 9-12 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
200 School St
Coffeen, IL 62017
(217) 534-2314
Coffeen, IL 62017
(217) 534-2314
Gr: PK | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
601 S State St
Litchfield, IL 62056
(217) 324-3514
Litchfield, IL 62056
(217) 324-3514
Gr: PK | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
800 N Chestnut St
Litchfield, IL 62056
(217) 324-2851
Litchfield, IL 62056
(217) 324-2851
Gr: K-1 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
Phoenix Safe Schools Program
Alternative School
1100 N Old Route 66
Litchfield, IL 62056
(217) 408-2185
Litchfield, IL 62056
(217) 408-2185
Gr: 6-9
Rank: n/an/a
S Cen Il Reg Workforce Trng
Alternative School
2001 Eilerman Ave
Litchfield, IL 62056
(217) 324-2157
Litchfield, IL 62056
(217) 324-2157
Gr: 9-12
Montgomery County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Chrismont Safe School (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
316 E South St
Nokomis, IL 62075
(217) 563-7600
Nokomis, IL 62075
(217) 563-7600
Gr: 8-12 | 17 students Minority enrollment: 6%
Chrismont School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
316 E South St
Nokomis, IL 62075
(217) 563-7600
Nokomis, IL 62075
(217) 563-7600
Gr: 6-12
Graham Correctional Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
R.r. 1 Hwy 185
Hillsboro, IL 62049
(217) 532-6961
Hillsboro, IL 62049
(217) 532-6961
Gr: 12
615 E Tyler Ave
Litchfield, IL 62056
(217) 324-3565
Litchfield, IL 62056
(217) 324-3565
Gr: 2-3 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
601 S State St
Litchfield, IL 62056
(217) 324-3652
Litchfield, IL 62056
(217) 324-3652
Gr: 4 | 116 students Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Montgomery County, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Montgomery County, IL include Revive Alternative High School, North Elementary School and Litchfield Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Montgomery County?
18 public schools are located in Montgomery County.
What percentage of students in Montgomery County go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Montgomery County are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Montgomery County?
Montgomery County public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Montgomery County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Montgomery County include: Litchfield Senior High School vs. Hillsboro High School, Lincolnwood High School vs. Hillsboro High School, Hillsboro High School vs. Litchfield Senior High School
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