For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 586 students in Nokomis, IL (there are , serving 64 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Nokomis, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Nokomis, IL are North Elementary School and Nokomis Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nokomis, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Nokomis have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Nokomis, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
110 W Hamilton St
Nokomis, IL 62075
(217) 563-7311
Nokomis, IL 62075
(217) 563-7311
Gr: PK-5 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Nokomis Jr/sr High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
511 Oberle St
Nokomis, IL 62075
(217) 563-7311
Nokomis, IL 62075
(217) 563-7311
Gr: 6-12 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Nokomis, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Chrismont Safe School (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
316 E South St
Nokomis, IL 62075
(217) 563-7600
Nokomis, IL 62075
(217) 563-7600
Gr: 8-12 | 17 students Minority enrollment: 6%
Chrismont School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
316 E South St
Nokomis, IL 62075
(217) 563-7600
Nokomis, IL 62075
(217) 563-7600
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Nokomis, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Nokomis, IL include North Elementary School and Nokomis Jr/sr High School.
How many public schools are located in Nokomis?
2 public schools are located in Nokomis.
What percentage of students in Nokomis go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Nokomis are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Nokomis?
Nokomis public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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