For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 582 students in Hamilton, IL.
The top-ranked public schools in Hamilton, IL are Hamilton Elementary School and Hamilton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hamilton, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Hamilton have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 51爆料s in Hamilton, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hamilton Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1830 Broadway St
Hamilton, IL 62341
(866) 332-3880
Hamilton, IL 62341
(866) 332-3880
Gr: PK-8 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Hamilton High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Keokuk St
Hamilton, IL 62341
(866) 332-3880
Hamilton, IL 62341
(866) 332-3880
Gr: 9-12 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Hamilton, Illinois 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
270 N 10th St
Hamilton, IL 62341
(217) 847-3314
Hamilton, IL 62341
(217) 847-3314
Gr: 7-8 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Hamilton, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Hamilton, IL include Hamilton Elementary School and Hamilton High School.
How many public schools are located in Hamilton?
2 public schools are located in Hamilton.
What is the racial composition of students in Hamilton?
Hamilton public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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