📊 What this ranking measures
Rankings are based on academic achievement — the share of students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (IAR 2023–24), ranked against other districts in the same state — not on spending, district size, or staffing. See full methodology →
All 6 Rated Districts in Fulton County, IL
Sorted by rating, then state percentile
| County Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Spoon River Valley Community Unit School District 4 | London Mills | 7/10 Good | 67th |
| #2 | Astoria Community Unit School District 1 | Astoria | 4/10 Below Average | 37th |
| #3 | Canton Union School District 66 | Canton | 4/10 Below Average | 36th |
| #4 | Fulton County Community Unit School District 3 | Cuba | 3/10 Below Average | 25th |
| #5 | V.I.T. Community Unit School District 2 | Table Grove | 2/10 Poor | 12th |
| #6 | Lewistown Community Unit School District 97 | Lewistown | 2/10 Poor | 10th |
Best School Districts in Fulton County, Illinois (2026)
This page lists the 6 public school districts headquartered in Fulton County, Illinois that have a SchoolDistrictFinder rating, scored using IAR 2023–24 state assessment data. The county rank is simply their order here; the state percentile compares each district with every rated district in Illinois, which is how the 1–10 rating is set. Ratings are not comparable with districts in other states.
Districts are placed in the county of their NCES directory listing. A district's boundaries can cross county lines, and a home in Fulton County may be served by a district headquartered next door — search your address or zip code to confirm.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in Fulton County, Illinois? ▼
Among the 6 rated districts in Fulton County, Illinois, the highest-rated is Spoon River Valley Community Unit School District 4 (London Mills), rated 7/10 (Good) and in the 67th percentile of Illinois districts on IAR 2023–24 reading and math proficiency.
How are these rankings calculated? ▼
Each district's rating comes from the share of its students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (IAR 2023–24), percentile-ranked against all rated districts in Illinois and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.