For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,261 students in Wilmington, IL (there are 1 private school, serving 102 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Wilmington, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Wilmington, IL are Sowic Education Center, L J Stevens Intermediate School and Wilmington Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wilmington, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Wilmington have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Wilmington, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sowic Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
209 Wildcat Ct
Wilmington, IL 60481
(815) 926-1722
Wilmington, IL 60481
(815) 926-1722
Rank: #22.
L J Stevens Intermediate School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
221 Ryan St
Wilmington, IL 60481
(815) 926-1689
Wilmington, IL 60481
(815) 926-1689
Gr: 2-5 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Wilmington Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
715 S Joliet St
Wilmington, IL 60481
(815) 926-1687
Wilmington, IL 60481
(815) 926-1687
Gr: 6-8 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Wilmington High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
209 Wildcat Ct
Wilmington, IL 60481
(815) 926-1752
Wilmington, IL 60481
(815) 926-1752
Gr: 9-12 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: n/an/a
1910 Bruning Dr
Wilmington, IL 60481
(815) 926-1683
Wilmington, IL 60481
(815) 926-1683
Gr: PK-1 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
Sowic-ec Wilmington
Special Education School
1910 Bruning Dr
Wilmington, IL 60481
(815) 741-7777
Wilmington, IL 60481
(815) 741-7777
Rank: n/an/a
Sowic-educ & Life Skills-wilmingt
Special Education School
209 Wildcat Ct
Wilmington, IL 60481
(815) 741-7777
Wilmington, IL 60481
(815) 741-7777
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Wilmington, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Wilmington, IL include Sowic Education Center, L J Stevens Intermediate School and Wilmington Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Wilmington?
7 public schools are located in Wilmington.
What percentage of students in Wilmington go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Wilmington are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Wilmington?
Wilmington public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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