For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 436 students in Colchester, IL.
The top-ranked public schools in Colchester, IL are West Prairie South Elementary School, West Prairie Junior High School and West Prairie Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Colchester, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Colchester have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 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 Colchester, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Prairie South Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
310 S Coal St
Colchester, IL 62326
(309) 776-3790
Colchester, IL 62326
(309) 776-3790
Gr: PK-6 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
West Prairie Junior High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
18575 E 800th St
Colchester, IL 62326
(309) 776-3220
Colchester, IL 62326
(309) 776-3220
Gr: 7-8 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
West Prairie Senior High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
18575 E 800th St
Colchester, IL 62326
(309) 776-3220
Colchester, IL 62326
(309) 776-3220
Gr: 9-12 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Colchester, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
600 S Hun St
Colchester, IL 62326
(309) 776-3220
Colchester, IL 62326
(309) 776-3220
Gr: 9-12 | 143 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Colchester, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Colchester, IL include West Prairie South Elementary School, West Prairie Junior High School and West Prairie Senior High School.
How many public schools are located in Colchester?
3 public schools are located in Colchester.
What is the racial composition of students in Colchester?
Colchester 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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