For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 860 students in Stanford, IL.
The top-ranked public schools in Stanford, IL are Olympia Middle School and Olympia High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Stanford, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Stanford have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Stanford, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Olympia Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
911 E 800 North Rd
Stanford, IL 61774
(309) 379-5941
Stanford, IL 61774
(309) 379-5941
Gr: 6-8 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Olympia High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7832 N 100 East Rd
Stanford, IL 61774
(309) 379-5911
Stanford, IL 61774
(309) 379-5911
Gr: 9-12 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Stanford, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Box 236 Grant St
Stanford, IL 61774
(309) 379-3251
Stanford, IL 61774
(309) 379-3251
Gr: PK-6 | 140 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Stanford, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Stanford, IL include Olympia Middle School and Olympia High School.
How many public schools are located in Stanford?
2 public schools are located in Stanford.
What is the racial composition of students in Stanford?
Stanford public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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