For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 265 students in Farmer City, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary school in Farmer City, IL is Ruth M Schneider Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Farmer City, IL public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Farmer City have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Farmer City, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ruth M Schneider Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
309 N John St
Farmer City, IL 61842
(309) 928-2611
Farmer City, IL 61842
(309) 928-2611
Gr: PK-3 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Farmer City, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Farmer City, IL include Ruth M Schneider Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Farmer City?
1 public elementary schools are located in Farmer City.
What is the racial composition of students in Farmer City?
Farmer City public elementary schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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