For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 701 students in Arcola, IL (there are , serving 140 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in Arcola, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Arcola, IL are Arcola High School and Arcola Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Arcola, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Arcola have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Arcola, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Arcola High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
351 W Washington St
Arcola, IL 61910
(217) 268-4962
Arcola, IL 61910
(217) 268-4962
Grades: 7-12
| 291 students
Rank: #22.
Arcola Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
351 W Washington St
Arcola, IL 61910
(217) 268-4961
Arcola, IL 61910
(217) 268-4961
Grades: PK-6
| 410 students
Arcola, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
H E L P Arcola (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
211 1/2 S Jacques St
Arcola, IL 61910
(217) 268-3855
Arcola, IL 61910
(217) 268-3855
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Arcola, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Arcola, IL include Arcola High School and Arcola Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Arcola?
2 public schools are located in Arcola.
What percentage of students in Arcola go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in Arcola are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Arcola?
Arcola public schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Arcola are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Arcola include: Arcola Elementary School vs. Arcola High School, Arcola High School vs. Arcola Elementary School
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