For the 2024-25 school year, there are 40 public schools serving 11,236 students in Vermilion County, IL (there are , serving 830 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Vermilion County, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Vermilion County, IL are Bismarck-henning Elementary School, Salt Fork Junior High School and North Ridge Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Vermilion County, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Vermilion County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Vermilion County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bismarck-henning Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Po Box 50
Bismarck, IL 61814
(217) 759-7251
Bismarck, IL 61814
(217) 759-7251
Grades: PK-4
| 306 students
Rank: #22.
Salt Fork Junior High School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7087 N 600 East Rd
Sidell, IL 61876
(217) 288-9306
Sidell, IL 61876
(217) 288-9306
Grades: 6-8
| 186 students
Rank: #33.
North Ridge Middle School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1619 N Jackson St
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 444-3400
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 444-3400
Grades: 7-8
| 685 students
Rank: #44.
Armstrong-ellis Elementary School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Po Box 7
Armstrong, IL 61812
(217) 569-2115
Armstrong, IL 61812
(217) 569-2115
Grades: K-8
| 89 students
Rank: #55.
Rossville-alvin Elementary School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
350 N Chicago St
Rossville, IL 60963
(217) 748-6666
Rossville, IL 60963
(217) 748-6666
Grades: PK-8
| 258 students
Rank: #66.
Southwest Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
14794 Catlin Tilton Rd
Danville, IL 61834
(217) 444-3500
Danville, IL 61834
(217) 444-3500
Grades: PK-4
| 442 students
Rank: #77.
Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
20 E Liberty Ln
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 444-3000
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 444-3000
Grades: K-4
| 340 students
Rank: #88.
Bismarck-henning Jr High School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Po Box 350
Bismarck, IL 61814
(217) 759-7301
Bismarck, IL 61814
(217) 759-7301
Grades: 5-8
| 249 students
Rank: #99.
Salt Fork North Elementary School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
216 N Webster St
Catlin, IL 61817
(217) 427-5421
Catlin, IL 61817
(217) 427-5421
Grades: PK-5
| 266 students
Rank: #1010.
Northeast Elementary Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1330 E English St
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 444-3050
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 444-3050
Grades: K-6
| 331 students
Rank: #1111.
South View Upper Elementary School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
133 E 9th St
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 444-1800
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 444-1800
Grades: 5-6
| 623 students
Rank: #1212.
Middle Fork School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
15009 Catlin Tilton Rd
Danville, IL 61834
(217) 443-8273
Danville, IL 61834
(217) 443-8273
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: #1313.
Coop High School 7
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
350 N Chicago St
Rossville, IL 60963
(217) 748-6666
Rossville, IL 60963
(217) 748-6666
Grades: 9-12
| 105 students
Rank: #1414.
B H R A Cooperative High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Po Box 200
Bismarck, IL 61814
(217) 759-7291
Bismarck, IL 61814
(217) 759-7291
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #1515.
Coop High School 1
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Po Box 200
Bismarck, IL 61814
(217) 759-7291
Bismarck, IL 61814
(217) 759-7291
Grades: 9-12
| 265 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Hoopeston Area High School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
615 E Orange St
Hoopeston, IL 60942
(217) 283-6662
Hoopeston, IL 60942
(217) 283-6662
Grades: 9-12
| 338 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Potomac Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7915 Us Route 136
Potomac, IL 61865
(217) 987-6155
Potomac, IL 61865
(217) 987-6155
Grades: PK-8
| 143 students
Rank: #1818.
Armstrong High School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Po Box 37
Armstrong, IL 61812
(217) 569-2122
Armstrong, IL 61812
(217) 569-2122
Grades: 9-12
| 135 students
Rank: #1919.
Mark Denman Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 22% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
930 Colfax Dr
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 444-3200
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 444-3200
Grades: K-4
| 590 students
Rank: #2020.
Oakwood High School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5870 Us Route 150
Fithian, IL 61844
(217) 354-2358
Fithian, IL 61844
(217) 354-2358
Grades: 9-12
| 286 students
Rank: #2121.
Georgetown-ridge Farm High School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 W Mulberry St
Georgetown, IL 61846
(217) 662-6716
Georgetown, IL 61846
(217) 662-6716
Grades: 9-12
| 259 students
Rank: #2222.
John Greer Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
609 W Main St
Hoopeston, IL 60942
(217) 283-6667
Hoopeston, IL 60942
(217) 283-6667
Grades: 3-5
| 236 students
Rank: #2323.
Salt Fork High School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
701 W Vermilion St
Catlin, IL 61817
(217) 427-5331
Catlin, IL 61817
(217) 427-5331
Grades: 9-12
| 247 students
Rank: #2424.
Mary Miller Junior High School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
414 W West St
Georgetown, IL 61846
(217) 662-6606
Georgetown, IL 61846
(217) 662-6606
Grades: 6-8
| 196 students
Rank: #25 - 2825. - 28.
Pine Crest Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
505 S Kennedy Dr
Georgetown, IL 61846
(217) 662-6981
Georgetown, IL 61846
(217) 662-6981
Grades: PK-5
| 415 students
Rank: #25 - 2825. - 28.
Salt Fork South Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7087 N 600 East Rd
Sidell, IL 61876
(217) 288-9306
Sidell, IL 61876
(217) 288-9306
Grades: PK-5
| 164 students
Rank: #25 - 2825. - 28.
Westville High School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
918 N State St
Westville, IL 61883
(217) 267-2183
Westville, IL 61883
(217) 267-2183
Grades: 9-12
| 350 students
Rank: #25 - 2825. - 28.
Westville Jr High School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
412 Moses Ave
Westville, IL 61883
(217) 267-2185
Westville, IL 61883
(217) 267-2185
Grades: 7-8
| 177 students
Rank: #2929.
Oakwood Grade School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Po Box 219
Oakwood, IL 61858
(217) 354-4221
Oakwood, IL 61858
(217) 354-4221
Grades: PK-8
| 581 students
Rank: #3030.
Judith Giacoma Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
200 S Walnut
Westville, IL 61883
(217) 267-3484
Westville, IL 61883
(217) 267-3484
Grades: PK-6
| 671 students
Rank: #3131.
Hoopeston Area Middle School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
615 E Orange St
Hoopeston, IL 60942
(217) 283-6664
Hoopeston, IL 60942
(217) 283-6664
Grades: 6-8
| 249 students
Rank: #3232.
Danville High School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
202 E Fairchild St
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 444-1504
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 444-1504
Grades: 9-12
| 1,204 students
Rank: #3333.
Edison Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: ≤5% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2101 N Vermilion St
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 444-3350
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 444-3350
Grades: PK-4
| 258 students
Rank: #3434.
Kenneth D Bailey Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
502 E Main St
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 477-0302
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 477-0302
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: #3535.
Meade Park Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
200 S Kansas Ave
Danville, IL 61834
(217) 444-1925
Danville, IL 61834
(217) 444-1925
Grades: K-4
| 281 students
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Vermilion County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1202 E Main St
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 444-2600
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 444-2600
Grades: K-5
| 263 students
216 N Webster St
Catlin, IL 61817
(217) 427-5421
Catlin, IL 61817
(217) 427-5421
Grades: PK-8
| 372 students
701 W Vermilion St
Catlin, IL 61817
(217) 427-5331
Catlin, IL 61817
(217) 427-5331
Grades: 9-12
| 152 students
Danville Correctional Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
3820 East Main St
Danville, IL 61834
(217) 446-0441
Danville, IL 61834
(217) 446-0441
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1101 N Gilbert St
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 444-1750
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 444-1750
Grades: K-4
| 188 students
Honeywell Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Magnet School
609 E Honeywell Ave
Hoopeston, IL 60942
(217) 283-6666
Hoopeston, IL 60942
(217) 283-6666
Grades: 3-4
| 205 students
7087 N 600 East Rd
Sidell, IL 61876
(217) 288-9394
Sidell, IL 61876
(217) 288-9394
Grades: PK-5
| 172 students
7087 N 600 East Rd
Sidell, IL 61876
(217) 288-9392
Sidell, IL 61876
(217) 288-9392
Grades: 9-12
| 116 students
7087 N 600 East Rd
Sidell, IL 61876
(217) 288-9394
Sidell, IL 61876
(217) 288-9394
Grades: 6-8
| 92 students
Middlefork School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
15009 Catlin Tilton Rd
Danville, IL 61834
(217) 443-8273
Danville, IL 61834
(217) 443-8273
Grades: PK-12
| 15 students
21600 N 900 East Rd
Danville, IL 61834
(217) 443-2883
Danville, IL 61834
(217) 443-2883
Grades: 7-8
| 139 students
305 South State St
Ridge Farm, IL 61870
(217) 247-2210
Ridge Farm, IL 61870
(217) 247-2210
Grades: 4-5
| 163 students
350 N Chicago
Rossville, IL 60963
(217) 748-6600
Rossville, IL 60963
(217) 748-6600
Grades: 9-12
| 112 students
Weds Regional Program High School (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
2000 East Main 110 Lh
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 443-8742
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 443-8742
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Vermilion County, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Vermilion County, IL include Bismarck-henning Elementary School, Salt Fork Junior High School and North Ridge Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Vermilion County?
40 public schools are located in Vermilion County.
What percentage of students in Vermilion County go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Vermilion County are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Vermilion County?
Vermilion County public schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Vermilion County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Vermilion County include: Judith Giacoma Elementary School vs. Oakwood Grade School, North Ridge Middle School vs. Mark Denman Elementary School, Oakwood Grade School vs. Judith Giacoma Elementary School
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