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Best Schools in Paxton, IL
Paxton, IL has 12 public schools (5 high, 2 middle, 5 elementary) serving 4,087 students. On average they score 42% on state proficiency tests against a projected 23%, so schools in Paxton exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Paxton, IL
The top high schools in Paxton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Paxton-buckley-loda High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Paxton-buckley-loda Cud 10 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 403 Students
2. Gcms High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gibson City-melvin-sibley Cusd 5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 291 Students
3. Fisher Jr/sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fisher Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 286 Students
4. Armstrong High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Armstrong Twp Hsd 225 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 135 Students
5. Rantoul Twp High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rantoul Township Hsd 193 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 848 Students
Best Middle Schools in Paxton, IL
The top middle schools in Paxton, 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. Paxton-buckley-loda Jr High Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Paxton-buckley-loda Cud 10 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 269 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Paxton, IL
The top elementary schools in Paxton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Gcms Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gibson City-melvin-sibley Cusd 5 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 469 Students
2. Fisher Grade School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fisher Cusd 1 • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 327 Students
3. Gifford Grade School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gifford Ccsd 188 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 166 Students
4. Clara Peterson Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Paxton-buckley-loda Cud 10 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 624 Students
5. Ludlow Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ludlow Ccsd 142 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 61 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Paxton, IL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Paxton, IL has a total population of 5,130 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Paxton, 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 Paxton, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.63 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.97 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.66 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Paxton, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Paxton, 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 Paxton, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Paxton, IL
How many schools are in Paxton, IL?
Paxton, IL has 12 public schools: 5 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 4,087 students in total.
How do schools in Paxton perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Paxton score 42% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 23%, so on average schools in Paxton exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Paxton?
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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- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 22%
- Projected: 12%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Paxton
3 of 3 schools in Paxton carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 2C: 1
All 3 public schools we grade in Paxton. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.