For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,377 students in Moultrie County, IL (there are , serving 19 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Moultrie County, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Moultrie County, IL are Sullivan Elementary School, Sullivan High School and Lovington Grade School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Moultrie County, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Moultrie County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 51±¬ÁÏs in Moultrie County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sullivan Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
910 N Graham St
Sullivan, IL 61951
(217) 728-2321
Sullivan, IL 61951
(217) 728-2321
Gr: PK-5 | 561 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Sullivan High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
725 N Main St
Sullivan, IL 61951
(217) 728-8311
Sullivan, IL 61951
(217) 728-8311
Gr: 9-12 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Lovington Grade School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
330 S High St
Lovington, IL 61937
(217) 873-4318
Lovington, IL 61937
(217) 873-4318
Gr: PK-8 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Okaw Valley Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
319 N Washington St
Bethany, IL 61914
(217) 665-3541
Bethany, IL 61914
(217) 665-3541
Gr: PK-4 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #55.
Okaw Valley High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
709 S St John
Bethany, IL 61914
(217) 665-3631
Bethany, IL 61914
(217) 665-3631
Gr: 9-12 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Moultrie County 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
H E L P Sullivan (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
10 Hawthorne Ln
Sullivan, IL 61951
(217) 728-2105
Sullivan, IL 61951
(217) 728-2105
Gr: PK
445 East Church St
Lovington, IL 61937
(217) 873-4316
Lovington, IL 61937
(217) 873-4316
Gr: 9-12 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
713 N Main St
Sullivan, IL 61951
(217) 728-8381
Sullivan, IL 61951
(217) 728-8381
Gr: 6-8 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Moultrie County, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Moultrie County, IL include Sullivan Elementary School, Sullivan High School and Lovington Grade School.
How many public schools are located in Moultrie County?
5 public schools are located in Moultrie County.
What percentage of students in Moultrie County go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Moultrie County are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Moultrie County?
Moultrie County public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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