For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 863 students in Stark County, IL.
The top-ranked public schools in Stark County, IL are Bradford Jr High School, Bradford Grade School and Stark County Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Stark County, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Stark County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 51±¬ÁÏs in Stark County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bradford Jr High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
115 High St
Bradford, IL 61421
(309) 897-2801
Bradford, IL 61421
(309) 897-2801
Gr: 6-8 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Bradford Grade School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
345 Silver St
Bradford, IL 61421
(309) 897-4441
Bradford, IL 61421
(309) 897-4441
Gr: PK-5 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Stark County Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 W Van Buren St
Wyoming, IL 61491
(309) 695-5181
Wyoming, IL 61491
(309) 695-5181
Gr: PK-5 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Stark County Junior High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
402 S Franklin St
Toulon, IL 61483
(309) 286-3451
Toulon, IL 61483
(309) 286-3451
Gr: 6-8 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #55.
Stark County High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
418 S Franklin St
Toulon, IL 61483
(309) 286-4451
Toulon, IL 61483
(309) 286-4451
Gr: 9-12 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Stark County 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 659
Toulon, IL 61483
(309) 286-3451
Toulon, IL 61483
(309) 286-3451
Gr: PK-5 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Stark County, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Stark County, IL include Bradford Jr High School, Bradford Grade School and Stark County Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Stark County?
5 public schools are located in Stark County.
What is the racial composition of students in Stark County?
Stark County public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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