For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 505 students in Cortland, IL.
The top ranked public school in Cortland, IL is Cortland Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cortland, IL public school have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 9% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Cortland have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ in Cortland, IL (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cortland Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
370 E Lexington Ave
Cortland, IL 60112
(815) 754-2360
Cortland, IL 60112
(815) 754-2360
Gr: K-5 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Cortland, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Cortland, IL include Cortland Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Cortland?
1 public schools are located in Cortland.
What is the racial composition of students in Cortland?
Cortland public schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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