For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,405 students in Hillsboro, IL.
The top-ranked public schools in Hillsboro, IL are Hillsboro Jr High School, Beckemeyer Elementary School and Hillsboro High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hillsboro, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Hillsboro 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 Hillsboro, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hillsboro Jr High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
909 Rountree St
Hillsboro, IL 62049
(217) 532-3742
Hillsboro, IL 62049
(217) 532-3742
Gr: 6-8 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Beckemeyer Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1035 Seymour Ave
Hillsboro, IL 62049
(217) 532-6994
Hillsboro, IL 62049
(217) 532-6994
Gr: K-5 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Hillsboro High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
522 E Tremont St
Hillsboro, IL 62049
(217) 532-2841
Hillsboro, IL 62049
(217) 532-2841
Gr: 9-12 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Hillsboro, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Graham Correctional Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
R.r. 1 Hwy 185
Hillsboro, IL 62049
(217) 532-6961
Hillsboro, IL 62049
(217) 532-6961
Gr: 12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Hillsboro, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Hillsboro, IL include Hillsboro Jr High School, Beckemeyer Elementary School and Hillsboro High School.
How many public schools are located in Hillsboro?
3 public schools are located in Hillsboro.
What is the racial composition of students in Hillsboro?
Hillsboro 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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