For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 678 students in Pontiac, IL.
The top-ranked public high school in Pontiac, IL is Pontiac High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pontiac, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Pontiac have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Pontiac, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is equal to the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Pontiac High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Pontiac, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pontiac High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1100 E Indiana Ave
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 844-6113
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 844-6113
Gr: 9-12 | 678 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: n/an/a
Livingston Area Career Center
Vocational School
1100 E Indiana Ave
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 842-2557
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 842-2557
Gr: 11-12
Pontiac, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Livingston Area Career Center (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
1100 East Indiana Ave
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 842-2557
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 842-2557
Gr: 11-12
Pontiac Correctional Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
700 West Lincoln St
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 842-2816
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 842-2816
Gr: 12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Pontiac, IL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Pontiac, IL include Pontiac High School.
How many public high schools are located in Pontiac?
2 public high schools are located in Pontiac.
What is the racial composition of students in Pontiac?
Pontiac public high schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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