Best Schools in Livingston County, IL
Livingston County, IL has 49 public schools (12 high, 9 middle, 26 elementary) serving 13,047 students. On average they score 44% on state proficiency tests against a projected 24%, so schools in Livingston County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Livingston County, IL
The top high schools in Livingston County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. El Paso-gridley High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
El Paso-gridley Cusd 11 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 375 Students
2. Paxton-buckley-loda High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Paxton-buckley-loda Cud 10 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 403 Students
3. Pontiac High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pontiac Twp Hsd 90 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 693 Students
4. Flanagan-cornell High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Flanagan-cornell Dist 74 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 111 Students
5. Herscher High School
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Projected Test Scores
Herscher Cusd 2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 502 Students
6. Woodland High School
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Projected Test Scores
Woodland Cusd 5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 144 Students
7. Fieldcrest High School
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Projected Test Scores
Fieldcrest Cusd 6 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 270 Students
8. Gcms High School
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Projected Test Scores
Gibson City-melvin-sibley Cusd 5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 291 Students
9. Dwight High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dwight Twp Hsd 230 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 215 Students
10. Prairie Central High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prairie Central Cusd 8 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 516 Students
Best Middle Schools in Livingston County, IL
The top middle schools in Livingston County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Gcms Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gibson City-melvin-sibley Cusd 5 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 208 Students
2. Limestone Middle Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Herscher Cusd 2 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 501 Students
3. Epg Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
El Paso-gridley Cusd 11 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 381 Students
4. Prairie Central Upper Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prairie Central Cusd 8 • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 237 Students
5. Paxton-buckley-loda Jr High Sch
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Paxton-buckley-loda Cud 10 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 269 Students
6. Tri-point Jr High/elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Tri Point Cusd 6-j • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 145 Students
7. Prairie Central Jr High School
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Projected Test Scores
Prairie Central Cusd 8 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 228 Students
8. Fieldcrest Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Fieldcrest Cusd 6 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 195 Students
9. Pontiac Jr High School
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Projected Test Scores
Pontiac Ccsd 429 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 340 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Livingston County, IL
The top elementary schools in Livingston County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Graymont Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rooks Creek Ccsd 425 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 62 Students
2. Gcms Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gibson City-melvin-sibley Cusd 5 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 469 Students
3. Centennial School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
El Paso-gridley Cusd 11 • Public • Grades 3 - 4 • 151 Students
4. Prairie Central Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prairie Central Cusd 8 • Public • Grades 2 - 4 • 322 Students
5. Herscher Intermediate Sch
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Herscher Cusd 2 • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 369 Students
6. Saunemin Elem School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Saunemin Ccsd 438 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 125 Students
7. Ransom Grade School
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Projected Test Scores
Allen-otter Creek Ccsd 65 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 96 Students
8. Cornell Elem School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cornell Ccsd 426 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 95 Students
9. Dwight Common School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dwight Common Sd 232 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 545 Students
10. Odell Grade School
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Projected Test Scores
Odell Ccsd 435 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 172 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Livingston County, IL
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Livingston County, IL has a total population of 35,815 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Livingston County, IL
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Livingston County, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.04 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.36 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.68 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Livingston County, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Livingston County, IL.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Livingston County, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Livingston County, IL
How many schools are in Livingston County, IL?
Livingston County, IL has 49 public schools: 12 high schools, 9 middle schools and 26 elementary schools, serving 13,047 students in total.
How do schools in Livingston County perform on state tests?
On average, 49 schools in Livingston County score 44% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 24%, so on average schools in Livingston County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Livingston County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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Cities, towns and school districts in Livingston County
10 places in Livingston County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (10)
- Pontiac (5)
- Dwight (2)
- Fairbury (2)
- Flanagan (2)
- Forrest (2)
- Cornell (1)
- Cullom (1)
- Graymont (1)
- Odell (1)
- Saunemin (1)
School districts (2)
- Prairie Central CUSD 8 (6 schools)
- Pontiac CCSD 429 (4 schools)