For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 486 students in Lexington, IL.
The top-ranked public schools in Lexington, IL are Lexington Elementary School, Lexington Jr High School and Lexington High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lexington, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Lexington have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Lexington, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lexington Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 E Wall St
Lexington, IL 61753
(309) 365-2741
Lexington, IL 61753
(309) 365-2741
Gr: PK-5 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Lexington Jr High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 E Wall St
Lexington, IL 61753
(309) 365-2711
Lexington, IL 61753
(309) 365-2711
Gr: 6-8 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Lexington High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 E Wall St
Lexington, IL 61753
(309) 365-2711
Lexington, IL 61753
(309) 365-2711
Gr: 9-12 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Lexington, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Lexington, IL include Lexington Elementary School, Lexington Jr High School and Lexington High School.
How many public schools are located in Lexington?
3 public schools are located in Lexington.
What is the racial composition of students in Lexington?
Lexington public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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