For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,298 students in Wilmington, IL.
The top ranked public schools in Wilmington, IL are Sowic Education Center, L J Stevens Intermediate School and Wilmington Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wilmington, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Wilmington have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 51爆料s in Wilmington, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sowic Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
209 Wildcat Ct
Wilmington, IL 60481
(815) 926-1722
Wilmington, IL 60481
(815) 926-1722
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
L J Stevens Intermediate School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
221 Ryan St
Wilmington, IL 60481
(815) 926-1689
Wilmington, IL 60481
(815) 926-1689
Grades: 2-5
| 363 students
Rank: #33.
Wilmington Middle School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
715 S Joliet St
Wilmington, IL 60481
(815) 926-1687
Wilmington, IL 60481
(815) 926-1687
Grades: 6-8
| 272 students
Rank: #44.
Wilmington High School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
209 Wildcat Ct
Wilmington, IL 60481
(815) 926-1752
Wilmington, IL 60481
(815) 926-1752
Grades: 9-12
| 432 students
Rank: n/an/a
1910 Bruning Dr
Wilmington, IL 60481
(815) 926-1683
Wilmington, IL 60481
(815) 926-1683
Grades: PK-1
| 231 students
Rank: n/an/a
Sowic-ec Wilmington
Special Education School
1910 Bruning Dr
Wilmington, IL 60481
(815) 741-7777
Wilmington, IL 60481
(815) 741-7777
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Sowic-educ & Life Skills-wilmingt
Special Education School
209 Wildcat Ct
Wilmington, IL 60481
(815) 741-7777
Wilmington, IL 60481
(815) 741-7777
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Wilmington, Illinois 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
35445 Washington St
Wilmington, IL 60481
(815) 458-6340
Wilmington, IL 60481
(815) 458-6340
Grades: PK-1
| 223 students
Sowic Education Center (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
209 Wildcat Ct
Wilmington, IL 60481
(815) 926-1722
Wilmington, IL 60481
(815) 926-1722
Grades: 9-12
| 18 students
Sowic-ec Wilmington (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
1910 Bruning Dr
Wilmington, IL 60481
(815) 741-7777
Wilmington, IL 60481
(815) 741-7777
Grades: PK
| 1 students
Sowic-educ & Life Skills-wilmingt Elementary School (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
209 Wildcat Ct
Wilmington, IL 60481
(815) 741-7777
Wilmington, IL 60481
(815) 741-7777
Grades: 9-12
| 43 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Wilmington, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Wilmington, IL include Sowic Education Center, L J Stevens Intermediate School and Wilmington Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Wilmington?
7 public schools are located in Wilmington.
What is the racial composition of students in Wilmington?
Wilmington public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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