For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 359 students in Sidell, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Sidell, IL are Salt Fork Junior High School and Salt Fork South Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sidell, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Sidell have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Sidell, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Salt Fork Junior High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7087 N 600 East Rd
Sidell, IL 61876
(217) 288-9306
Sidell, IL 61876
(217) 288-9306
Gr: 6-8 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Salt Fork South Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7087 N 600 East Rd
Sidell, IL 61876
(217) 288-9306
Sidell, IL 61876
(217) 288-9306
Gr: PK-5 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Sidell, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
7087 N 600 East Rd
Sidell, IL 61876
(217) 288-9394
Sidell, IL 61876
(217) 288-9394
Gr: PK-5 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
7087 N 600 East Rd
Sidell, IL 61876
(217) 288-9392
Sidell, IL 61876
(217) 288-9392
Gr: 9-12 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
7087 N 600 East Rd
Sidell, IL 61876
(217) 288-9394
Sidell, IL 61876
(217) 288-9394
Gr: 6-8 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Sidell, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Sidell, IL include Salt Fork Junior High School and Salt Fork South Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Sidell?
2 public elementary schools are located in Sidell.
What is the racial composition of students in Sidell?
Sidell public elementary schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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