For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 129 students in Weldon, IL.
The top-ranked public schools in Weldon, IL are Deland-weldon Elementary School and Deland-weldon Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Weldon, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Weldon have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Weldon, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Deland-weldon Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2311 N 300 East Rd
Weldon, IL 61882
(217) 736-2401
Weldon, IL 61882
(217) 736-2401
Gr: PK-6 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Deland-weldon Middle School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2311 N 300 East Rd
Weldon, IL 61882
(217) 736-2401
Weldon, IL 61882
(217) 736-2401
Gr: 7-8 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Weldon, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Weldon, IL include Deland-weldon Elementary School and Deland-weldon Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Weldon?
2 public schools are located in Weldon.
What is the racial composition of students in Weldon?
Weldon public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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