For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 900 students in Tuscola, IL (there are , serving 36 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Tuscola, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Tuscola, IL are North Ward Elementary School, East Prairie Middle School and Tuscola High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tuscola, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Tuscola have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Tuscola, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Ward Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1201 N Prairie St
Tuscola, IL 61953
(217) 253-2712
Tuscola, IL 61953
(217) 253-2712
Gr: PK-4 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
East Prairie Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
409 S Prairie St
Tuscola, IL 61953
(217) 253-2828
Tuscola, IL 61953
(217) 253-2828
Gr: 5-8 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Tuscola High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 S Prairie St
Tuscola, IL 61953
(217) 253-2377
Tuscola, IL 61953
(217) 253-2377
Gr: 9-12 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Tuscola, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Tuscola, IL include North Ward Elementary School, East Prairie Middle School and Tuscola High School.
How many public schools are located in Tuscola?
3 public schools are located in Tuscola.
What percentage of students in Tuscola go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Tuscola are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Tuscola?
Tuscola public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Tuscola are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Tuscola include: East Prairie Middle School vs. North Ward Elementary School, East Prairie Middle School vs. Tuscola High School, North Ward Elementary School vs. Tuscola High School
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