| 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 | 3 |
| Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley Community Unit School District 5 | Elliott | 6/10 Average · 59th pct | 968 | 3 | PK–12 | 4 |
| Paxton-Buckley-Loda Community Unit School District 10 | Paxton | 6/10 Average · 52nd pct | 1,296 | 4 | PK–12 | 2 |
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 5.6/10. Ratings range from 6/10 to 7/10.
School Districts in Ford County, Illinois
Ford County has 3 public school districts covering 9 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 (IAR 2023–24), ranked against all districts in Illinois. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Ford County, IL?
3 school districts serve zip codes in Ford County, IL. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Ford County, IL?
Of the districts serving Ford County, Tri-Point Community Unit School District 6-J has the highest rating on this site at 7/10. That places it in the 62nd percentile among Illinois school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Illinois reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Illinois and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Illinois only, never across state lines.