For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 886 students in Farmington, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Farmington, IL are Farmington Central Jr High School and Farmington Central Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Farmington, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Farmington have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Farmington, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Farmington Central Jr High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 N Lightfoot Rd
Farmington, IL 61531
(309) 245-1000
Farmington, IL 61531
(309) 245-1000
Gr: 6-8 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Farmington Central Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
108 N Lightfoot Rd
Farmington, IL 61531
(309) 245-1000
Farmington, IL 61531
(309) 245-1000
Gr: PK-5 | 633 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Farmington, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Farmington, IL include Farmington Central Jr High School and Farmington Central Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Farmington?
2 public elementary schools are located in Farmington.
What is the racial composition of students in Farmington?
Farmington public elementary schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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