For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 752 students in Tolono, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Tolono, IL are Unity Jr High School and Unity West. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tolono, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Tolono have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Tolono, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Unity Jr High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1121 County Road 800 N
Tolono, IL 61880
(217) 485-6735
Tolono, IL 61880
(217) 485-6735
Gr: 6-8 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Unity West
(Math: 26% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1035 County Road 600 N
Tolono, IL 61880
(217) 485-3918
Tolono, IL 61880
(217) 485-3918
Gr: K-5 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Tolono, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Tolono, IL include Unity Jr High School and Unity West.
How many public elementary schools are located in Tolono?
2 public elementary schools are located in Tolono.
What is the racial composition of students in Tolono?
Tolono public elementary schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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