| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tri-Point Community Unit School District 6-J | Cabery | 7/10 Good · 62nd pct | 384 | 3 | PK–12 | 5 |
| Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley Community Unit School District 5 | Elliott | 6/10 Average · 59th pct | 968 | 3 | PK–12 | 5 |
| Paxton-Buckley-Loda Community Unit School District 10 | Buckley | 6/10 Average · 52nd pct | 1,296 | 4 | PK–12 | 5 |
How Ford County compares
Together they enroll 2,648 students across 10 schools. The largest is Paxton-Buckley-Loda Community Unit School District 10 with 1,296 students. Districts here average 6.3/10, above the Illinois average of 5.4/10. Ratings range from 6/10 to 7/10.
School Districts in Ford County, Illinois
Ford County has 3 public school districts covering 15 zip codes. The top-rated district in Ford County is Tri-Point Community Unit School District 6-J (7/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Illinois. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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