For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,148 students in Sullivan, IL.
The top-ranked public schools in Sullivan, IL are Sullivan Elementary School and Sullivan High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sullivan, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Sullivan have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Sullivan, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sullivan Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
910 N Graham St
Sullivan, IL 61951
(217) 728-2321
Sullivan, IL 61951
(217) 728-2321
Gr: PK-5 | 565 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Sullivan High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
725 N Main St
Sullivan, IL 61951
(217) 728-8311
Sullivan, IL 61951
(217) 728-8311
Gr: 9-12 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Sullivan, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
735 N Main St
Sullivan, IL 61951
(217) 728-8381
Sullivan, IL 61951
(217) 728-8381
Gr: 6-8 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Sullivan, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Sullivan, IL include Sullivan Elementary School and Sullivan High School.
How many public schools are located in Sullivan?
3 public schools are located in Sullivan.
What is the racial composition of students in Sullivan?
Sullivan public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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