For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 112 students in Cornell, IL.
The top-ranked public school in Cornell, IL is Cornell Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cornell, IL public school have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Cornell have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Cornell, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cornell Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 N 7th St
Cornell, IL 61319
(815) 358-2216
Cornell, IL 61319
(815) 358-2216
Gr: K-8 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Cornell, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Cornell, IL include Cornell Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Cornell?
1 public schools are located in Cornell.
What is the racial composition of students in Cornell?
Cornell public schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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