Best Public Schools in Cortland, IL (2026)

Best Cortland Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 505 students in Cortland, IL.

The top-ranked public school in Cortland, IL is Cortland Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Cortland, IL public school have an score of 12% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and score of 9% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Cortland have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.

Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Cortland, IL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Cortland Elementary School

(Math: 12% | Reading: 9%)
:

Bottom 50%

370 E Lexington Ave
Cortland, IL 60112
(815) 754-2360

Gr: K-5 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 60%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Cortland, IL?

The top-ranked public schools in Cortland, IL include Cortland Elementary School.

How many public schools are located in Cortland?

1 public schools are located in Cortland.

What is the racial composition of students in Cortland?

Cortland public schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).