| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abingdon-Avon Community Unit School District 276 | Avon | 7/10 Good · 68th pct | 903 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Spoon River Valley Community Unit School District 4 | Ellisville | 7/10 Good · 67th pct | 256 | 3 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Farmington Central Community Unit School District 265 | Farmington | 7/10 Good · 65th pct | 1,259 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Astoria Community Unit School District 1 | Astoria | 4/10 Below Average · 37th pct | 270 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Canton Union School District 66 | Canton | 4/10 Below Average · 36th pct | 2,150 | 5 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Fulton County Community Unit School District 3 | Cuba | 3/10 Below Average · 25th pct | 399 | 3 | PK–12 | 3 |
| V.I.T. Community Unit School District 2 | Ipava | 2/10 Poor · 12th pct | 349 | 3 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Lewistown Community Unit School District 97 | Bryant | 2/10 Poor · 10th pct | 626 | 2 | PK–12 | 4 |
| Bushnell-Prairie City Community Unit School District 170 | Marietta | 1/10 Poor · 7th pct | 653 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Fulton County compares
Together they enroll 6,865 students across 29 schools. The largest is Canton Union School District 66 with 2,150 students. Districts here average 4.1/10, below the Illinois average of 5.6/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 7/10.
School Districts in Fulton County, Illinois
Fulton County has 9 public school districts covering 20 zip codes. The top-rated district in Fulton County is Abingdon-Avon Community Unit School District 276 (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 Fulton County, IL?
9 school districts serve zip codes in Fulton 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 Fulton County, IL?
Of the districts serving Fulton County, Abingdon-Avon Community Unit School District 276 has the highest rating on this site at 7/10. That places it in the 68th 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.