For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 155 students in Odell, IL (there are 1 private school, serving 76 private students). 67% of all K-12 students in Odell, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public school in Odell, IL is Odell Grade School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Odell, IL public school have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Odell have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Odell, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Odell Grade School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
203 N East St
Odell, IL 60460
(815) 998-2272
Odell, IL 60460
(815) 998-2272
Gr: PK-8 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Odell, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Odell, IL include Odell Grade School.
How many public schools are located in Odell?
1 public schools are located in Odell.
What percentage of students in Odell go to public school?
67% of all K-12 students in Odell are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Odell?
Odell public schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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