For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,722 students in Clinton, IL.
The top-ranked public schools in Clinton, IL are Clinton Elementary School, Clinton Jr High School and Clinton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clinton, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Clinton have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Clinton, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clinton Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
680 Illini Dr
Clinton, IL 61727
(217) 935-6218
Clinton, IL 61727
(217) 935-6218
Gr: 2-5 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Clinton Jr High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
701 Illini Dr
Clinton, IL 61727
(217) 935-2103
Clinton, IL 61727
(217) 935-2103
Gr: 6-8 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Clinton High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1200 State Route 54 W
Clinton, IL 61727
(217) 935-8337
Clinton, IL 61727
(217) 935-8337
Gr: 9-12 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
905 E Main St
Clinton, IL 61727
(217) 935-2987
Clinton, IL 61727
(217) 935-2987
Gr: PK-1 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: n/an/a
407 S Jackson St
Clinton, IL 61727
(217) 935-6383
Clinton, IL 61727
(217) 935-6383
Gr: PK-1 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Clinton, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
612 N George St
Clinton, IL 61727
(217) 935-6218
Clinton, IL 61727
(217) 935-6218
Gr: 4-5 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Clinton, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Clinton, IL include Clinton Elementary School, Clinton Jr High School and Clinton High School.
How many public schools are located in Clinton?
5 public schools are located in Clinton.
What is the racial composition of students in Clinton?
Clinton public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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