For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,489 students in Chillicothe, IL (there are , serving 163 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Chillicothe, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Chillicothe, IL are South Elementary School, Ivc Learning Center and Chillicothe Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chillicothe, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Chillicothe have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 51爆料s in Chillicothe, IL (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
616 W Hickory St
Chillicothe, IL 61523
(309) 274-4841
Chillicothe, IL 61523
(309) 274-4841
Gr: PK-3 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Ivc Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1057 N 2nd St
Chillicothe, IL 61523
(309) 274-5418
Chillicothe, IL 61523
(309) 274-5418
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #33.
Chillicothe Jr High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
914 W Truitt Ave
Chillicothe, IL 61523
(309) 274-6266
Chillicothe, IL 61523
(309) 274-6266
Gr: 6-8 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
Chillicothe Elementary Center
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
914 W Truitt Ave
Chillicothe, IL 61523
(309) 274-6266
Chillicothe, IL 61523
(309) 274-6266
Gr: 4-5 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #55.
Il Valley Central High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1300 W Sycamore St
Chillicothe, IL 61523
(309) 274-5481
Chillicothe, IL 61523
(309) 274-5481
Gr: 9-12 | 663 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
Ivc Transition Center
Alternative School
1008 N 4th St
Chillicothe, IL 61523
(309) 243-4353
Chillicothe, IL 61523
(309) 243-4353
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Chillicothe, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Chillicothe, IL include South Elementary School, Ivc Learning Center and Chillicothe Jr High School.
How many public schools are located in Chillicothe?
6 public schools are located in Chillicothe.
What percentage of students in Chillicothe go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Chillicothe are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Chillicothe?
Chillicothe public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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