For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,080 students in Sparta, IL.
The top ranked public schools in Sparta, IL are Sparta High School and Sparta Lincoln School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sparta, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Sparta have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Sparta, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sparta High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
205 W Hood St
Sparta, IL 62286
(618) 443-4341
Sparta, IL 62286
(618) 443-4341
Grades: 9-12
| 339 students
Rank: #22.
Sparta Lincoln School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
203a Dean Ave
Sparta, IL 62286
(618) 443-5331
Sparta, IL 62286
(618) 443-5331
Grades: PK-8
| 741 students
Sparta, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
119 Legion Dr
Sparta, IL 62286
(618) 443-5331
Sparta, IL 62286
(618) 443-5331
Grades: PK-3
| 378 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Sparta, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Sparta, IL include Sparta High School and Sparta Lincoln School.
How many public schools are located in Sparta?
2 public schools are located in Sparta.
What is the racial composition of students in Sparta?
Sparta public schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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