For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 254 students in Utica, IL.
The top ranked public school in Utica, IL is Waltham Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Utica, IL public school have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Utica have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Utica, IL (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Waltham Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2902 N Il Route 178
Utica, IL 61373
(815) 667-4417
Utica, IL 61373
(815) 667-4417
Gr: PK-8 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Utica, Illinois ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 430
Utica, IL 61373
(815) 667-4790
Utica, IL 61373
(815) 667-4790
Gr: PK-8 | 54 students Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Utica, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Utica, IL include Waltham Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Utica?
1 public schools are located in Utica.
What is the racial composition of students in Utica?
Utica public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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