For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 880 students in Moultrie County, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Moultrie County, IL are Sullivan Elementary School, Lovington Grade School and Okaw Valley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Moultrie County, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Moultrie County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% 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 Moultrie County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sullivan Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
910 N Graham St
Sullivan, IL 61951
(217) 728-2321
Sullivan, IL 61951
(217) 728-2321
Gr: PK-5 | 561 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Lovington Grade School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
330 S High St
Lovington, IL 61937
(217) 873-4318
Lovington, IL 61937
(217) 873-4318
Gr: PK-8 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Okaw Valley Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
319 N Washington St
Bethany, IL 61914
(217) 665-3541
Bethany, IL 61914
(217) 665-3541
Gr: PK-4 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Moultrie County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
H E L P Sullivan (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
10 Hawthorne Ln
Sullivan, IL 61951
(217) 728-2105
Sullivan, IL 61951
(217) 728-2105
Gr: PK
445 East Church St
Lovington, IL 61937
(217) 873-4316
Lovington, IL 61937
(217) 873-4316
Gr: 9-12 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
713 N Main St
Sullivan, IL 61951
(217) 728-8381
Sullivan, IL 61951
(217) 728-8381
Gr: 6-8 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Moultrie County, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Moultrie County, IL include Sullivan Elementary School, Lovington Grade School and Okaw Valley Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Moultrie County?
3 public elementary schools are located in Moultrie County.
What is the racial composition of students in Moultrie County?
Moultrie County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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