For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 643 students in Fulton, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Fulton, IL are Fulton Elementary School and River Bend Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fulton, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Fulton have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Fulton, IL (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fulton Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1301 7th Ave
Fulton, IL 61252
(815) 589-2900
Fulton, IL 61252
(815) 589-2900
Gr: K-5 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
River Bend Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
415 12th St
Fulton, IL 61252
(815) 589-2611
Fulton, IL 61252
(815) 589-2611
Gr: 6-8 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Fulton, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Fulton, IL include Fulton Elementary School and River Bend Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Fulton?
2 public elementary schools are located in Fulton.
What is the racial composition of students in Fulton?
Fulton public elementary schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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