For the 2025 school year, there are 22 public schools serving 4,902 students in Livingston County, IL (there are , serving 404 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Livingston County, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Livingston County, IL are Livingston Co Crossroads Academy, Livingston County Academy and Saunemin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Livingston County, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Livingston County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Livingston County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Livingston Co Crossroads Academy
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
205 N Adams St
Flanagan, IL 61740
(815) 844-5749
Flanagan, IL 61740
(815) 844-5749
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Livingston County Academy
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
205 N Adams St
Flanagan, IL 61740
(815) 844-7115
Flanagan, IL 61740
(815) 844-7115
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: #33.
Saunemin Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
39 Main St
Saunemin, IL 61769
(815) 832-4421
Saunemin, IL 61769
(815) 832-4421
Grades: PK-8
| 120 students
Rank: #44.
Prairie Central Upper Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
312 N Center St
Forrest, IL 61741
(815) 657-8238
Forrest, IL 61741
(815) 657-8238
Grades: 5-6
| 220 students
Rank: #55.
Prairie Central Jr High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
800 N Wood St
Forrest, IL 61741
(815) 657-8660
Forrest, IL 61741
(815) 657-8660
Grades: 7-8
| 232 students
Rank: #66.
Graymont Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
228 Lydia St
Graymont, IL 61743
(815) 743-5346
Graymont, IL 61743
(815) 743-5346
Grades: K-8
| 62 students
Rank: #77.
Prairie Central Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 S 1st St
Fairbury, IL 61739
(815) 692-2623
Fairbury, IL 61739
(815) 692-2623
Grades: 2-4
| 368 students
Rank: #88.
Tri-point High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
101 E Van Alstyne St
Cullom, IL 60929
(815) 689-2110
Cullom, IL 60929
(815) 689-2110
Grades: 9-12
| 123 students
Rank: #99.
Prairie Central High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
411 N 7th St
Fairbury, IL 61739
(815) 692-2355
Fairbury, IL 61739
(815) 692-2355
Grades: 9-12
| 518 students
Rank: #1010.
Odell Grade School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
203 N East St
Odell, IL 60460
(815) 998-2272
Odell, IL 60460
(815) 998-2272
Grades: PK-8
| 162 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
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
Grades: K-8
| 112 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Pontiac High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1100 E Indiana Ave
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 844-6113
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 844-6113
Grades: 9-12
| 678 students
Rank: #1313.
Flanagan-cornell High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
202 E Falcon Hwy
Flanagan, IL 61740
(815) 796-2291
Flanagan, IL 61740
(815) 796-2291
Grades: 9-12
| 109 students
Rank: #1414.
Prairie Central Primary East
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
407 S 4th St
Chatsworth, IL 60921
(815) 635-3555
Chatsworth, IL 60921
(815) 635-3555
Grades: PK-1
| 132 students
Rank: #1515.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 N Morrow St
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 844-3687
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 844-3687
Grades: 4-5
| 209 students
Rank: #1616.
Dwight Common School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
801 S Columbia St
Dwight, IL 60420
(815) 584-6221
Dwight, IL 60420
(815) 584-6221
Grades: PK-8
| 539 students
Rank: #1717.
Flanagan Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
202 E Falcon Hwy
Flanagan, IL 61740
(815) 796-2261
Flanagan, IL 61740
(815) 796-2261
Grades: PK-8
| 243 students
Rank: #1818.
Dwight High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
801 S Franklin St
Dwight, IL 60420
(815) 584-6201
Dwight, IL 60420
(815) 584-6201
Grades: 9-12
| 201 students
Rank: #1919.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
514 S Main St
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 844-3924
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 844-3924
Grades: 2-3
| 209 students
Rank: #2020.
Pontiac Jr High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
600 N Morrow St
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 842-4343
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 842-4343
Grades: 6-8
| 324 students
Rank: n/an/a
117 W Livingston St
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 844-3023
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 844-3023
Grades: PK-1
| 341 students
Rank: n/an/a
Livingston Area Career Center
Vocational School
1100 E Indiana Ave
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 842-2557
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 842-2557
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
Livingston County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Dwight Correctional Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
23813 East 3200 North Rd
Dwight, IL 60420
(815) 584-2806
Dwight, IL 60420
(815) 584-2806
Grades: 12
| n/a students
Po Box 367
Flanagan, IL 61740
(815) 796-2291
Flanagan, IL 61740
(815) 796-2291
Grades: 9-12
| 166 students
Livingston Area Career Center (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
1100 East Indiana Ave
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 842-2557
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 842-2557
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
450 N Bach
Forrest, IL 61741
(815) 657-8461
Forrest, IL 61741
(815) 657-8461
Grades: K-4
| 147 students
Pontiac Correctional Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
700 West Lincoln St
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 842-2816
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 842-2816
Grades: 12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Livingston County, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Livingston County, IL include Livingston Co Crossroads Academy, Livingston County Academy and Saunemin Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Livingston County?
22 public schools are located in Livingston County.
What percentage of students in Livingston County go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Livingston County are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Livingston County?
Livingston County public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Livingston County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Livingston County include: Pontiac High School vs. Prairie Central High School, Prairie Central High School vs. Pontiac High School, Odell Grade School vs. Central Elementary School
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