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Best Vermilion County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 26 public elementary schools serving 7,117 students in Vermilion County, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Vermilion County, IL are Armstrong-ellis Elementary School, Bismarck-henning Jr High School and Bismarck-henning Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Vermilion County, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Vermilion County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Vermilion County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Armstrong-ellis Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3571 Gifford Ave
Armstrong, IL 61812
(217) 569-2115
Gr: K-8 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Bismarck-henning Jr High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
17302 E 2750 North Rd
Bismarck, IL 61814
(217) 759-7301
Gr: 5-8 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Bismarck-henning Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5 W Holloway St
Bismarck, IL 61814
(217) 759-7251
Gr: PK-4 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Rossville-alvin Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
350 N Chicago St
Rossville, IL 60963
(217) 748-6666
Gr: PK-8 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #55.
Northeast Elementary Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1330 E English St
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 444-3050
Gr: K-6 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #66.
Salt Fork Junior High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7087 N 600 East Rd
Sidell, IL 61876
(217) 288-9306
Gr: 6-8 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #77.
Salt Fork North Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
216 N Webster St
Catlin, IL 61817
(217) 427-5421
Gr: PK-5 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #88.
John Greer Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
609 W Main St
Hoopeston, IL 60942
(217) 283-6667
Gr: 3-5 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #99.
Mary Miller Junior High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
414 W West St
Georgetown, IL 61846
(217) 662-6606
Gr: 6-8 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1010.
Potomac Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
7915 Us Route 136
Potomac, IL 61865
(217) 987-6155
Gr: PK-8 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Pine Crest Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
505 S Kennedy Dr
Georgetown, IL 61846
(217) 662-6981
Gr: PK-5 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Salt Fork South Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
7087 N 600 East Rd
Sidell, IL 61876
(217) 288-9306
Gr: PK-5 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1313.
Oakwood Grade School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
408 S Scott St
Oakwood, IL 61858
(217) 354-4221
Gr: PK-8 | 573 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1414.
Hoopeston Area Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
615 E Orange St
Hoopeston, IL 60942
(217) 283-6664
Gr: 6-8 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1515.
Southwest Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
14794 Catlin Tilton Rd
Danville, IL 61834
(217) 444-3500
Gr: PK-4 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1616.
Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
20 E Liberty Ln
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 444-3000
Gr: K-4 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1717.
Judith Giacoma Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
125 W Ellsworth St
Westville, IL 61883
(217) 267-3484
Gr: PK-6 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1818.
Mark Denman Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
930 Colfax Dr
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 444-3200
Gr: K-4 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1919.
Meade Park Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
200 S Kansas Ave
Danville, IL 61834
(217) 444-1925
Gr: K-4 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #2020.
Kenneth D Bailey Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
502 E Main St
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 477-0302
Gr: 5-12
Rank: #2121.
Edison Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2101 N Vermilion St
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 444-3350
Gr: PK-4 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #2222.
South View Upper Elementary School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
133 E 9th St
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 444-1800
Gr: 5-6 | 664 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: n/an/a
Maple Elementary School
500 S 4th St
Hoopeston, IL 60942
(217) 283-6665
Gr: PK-2 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: n/an/a
Middlefork School Rssp
Alternative School
15009 Catlin Tilton Rd
Danville, IL 61834
(217) 443-8273
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Middlefork School Taoep
Alternative School
15009 Catlin Tilton Rd
Danville, IL 61834
(217) 443-8273
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Vermilion Co Detention Center
Alternative School
150 Sager St
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 431-6691
Gr: 6-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Vermilion County, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Vermilion County, IL include Armstrong-ellis Elementary School, Bismarck-henning Jr High School and Bismarck-henning Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Vermilion County?
25 public elementary schools are located in Vermilion County.
What is the racial composition of students in Vermilion County?
Vermilion County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Vermilion County are often viewed compared to one another?

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