For the 2026 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 (2026)
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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