For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 356 students in Sidell, IL (there are 1 private school, serving 18 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Sidell, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Sidell, IL are Salt Fork Junior High School and Salt Fork South Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sidell, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Sidell have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Sidell, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Salt Fork Junior High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7087 N 600 East Rd
Sidell, IL 61876
(217) 288-9306
Sidell, IL 61876
(217) 288-9306
Gr: 6-8 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Salt Fork South Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7087 N 600 East Rd
Sidell, IL 61876
(217) 288-9306
Sidell, IL 61876
(217) 288-9306
Gr: PK-5 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Sidell, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Sidell, IL include Salt Fork Junior High School and Salt Fork South Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Sidell?
2 public schools are located in Sidell.
What percentage of students in Sidell go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Sidell are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Sidell?
Sidell public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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