For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,236 students in Farmington, IL.
The top-ranked public schools in Farmington, IL are Farmington Central Jr High School, Farmington Central Elementary School and Farmington Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Farmington, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Farmington have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Farmington, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Farmington Central Jr High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 N Lightfoot Rd
Farmington, IL 61531
(309) 245-1000
Farmington, IL 61531
(309) 245-1000
Gr: 6-8 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Farmington Central Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
108 N Lightfoot Rd
Farmington, IL 61531
(309) 245-1000
Farmington, IL 61531
(309) 245-1000
Gr: PK-5 | 620 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Farmington Central High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
310 N Lightfoot Rd
Farmington, IL 61531
(309) 245-1000
Farmington, IL 61531
(309) 245-1000
Gr: 9-12 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Farmington, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
322 E Fort St
Farmington, IL 61531
(309) 245-2913
Farmington, IL 61531
(309) 245-2913
Gr: 4-8 | 257 students
362 W Fort St
Farmington, IL 61531
(309) 245-4981
Farmington, IL 61531
(309) 245-4981
Gr: PK-3 | 247 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Farmington, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Farmington, IL include Farmington Central Jr High School, Farmington Central Elementary School and Farmington Central High School.
How many public schools are located in Farmington?
3 public schools are located in Farmington.
What is the racial composition of students in Farmington?
Farmington public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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