For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 241 students in Philo, IL (there are , serving 182 private students). 57% of all K-12 students in Philo, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public school in Philo, IL is Unity East. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Philo, IL public school have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Philo have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Philo, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Unity East
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1638 County Road 1000 N
Philo, IL 61864
(217) 684-5218
Philo, IL 61864
(217) 684-5218
Grades: PK-5
| 241 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Philo, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Philo, IL include Unity East.
How many public schools are located in Philo?
1 public schools are located in Philo.
What percentage of students in Philo go to public school?
57% of all K-12 students in Philo are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Philo?
Philo public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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