For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 443 students in Gilman, IL.
The top-ranked public schools in Gilman, IL are Iroquois West Elementary School/gilman and Iroquois West High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gilman, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Gilman have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Gilman, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Iroquois West Elementary School/gilman
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
215 E 2nd St
Gilman, IL 60938
(815) 265-7631
Gilman, IL 60938
(815) 265-7631
Gr: 1-3 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Iroquois West High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
529 E 2nd St
Gilman, IL 60938
(815) 265-4229
Gilman, IL 60938
(815) 265-4229
Gr: 9-12 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Gilman, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Gilman, IL include Iroquois West Elementary School/gilman and Iroquois West High School.
How many public schools are located in Gilman?
2 public schools are located in Gilman.
What is the racial composition of students in Gilman?
Gilman public schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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