Livingston County Schools & Education
Livingston County, Illinois
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
89/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Higher Signal
Graduation Rate
94.7%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
94.7%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.8%
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,239
National avg $13,239
State avg $9,250
School Score
89/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 63/100
State Score Position
#4
of 102 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Livingston County
Measured School Summary
Livingston County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 89/100 and a graduation rate of 94.7%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.
Funding Context
Livingston County spends $11,239 per student, which is on the lower end of adequate and may require careful resource allocation to maintain quality.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 40% above the Illinois average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 5.9 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 22% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Livingston County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
24 public schools and 12 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
89/100
Higher measured signal. Ranks #4 of 102 Illinois counties with school score data.
Completion
94.7%
5.9 pts above the state average
Funding context
$11,239
$1,989 above the state average
School coverage
24
12 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county screens well on the combined school metrics available here. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Livingston County has 24 public schools across 12 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Livingston County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Higher-signal county
Livingston County screens well on the measured county-level school signal. The next check is whether that strength is broad across districts or concentrated in a few school pathways.
State position
#4
of 102 Illinois counties with school score data. The county score is 26 points above the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 92% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Prairie Central CUSD 8
Elementary to high school visible
1,447 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
Pontiac CCSD 429
Elementary and middle visible
1,108 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
Pontiac Twp HSD 90
High school only in this slice
693 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
Dwight Common SD 232
Elementary school only in this slice
545 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
Prairie Central CUSD 8 is the largest listed district slice, with 6 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Livingston County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Livingston County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Which schools are missing enrollment or ratio fields, and does the district publish a newer local profile than the NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data?
Education Overview
About Schools in Livingston County, Illinois
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Broad Reach Across Many Local Districts
Livingston County oversees 5,322 students across 24 public schools and 12 distinct districts. The infrastructure is diverse, featuring 12 elementary schools and 7 high schools to serve a widely dispersed population.
Prairie Central and Pontiac Anchor Education
Prairie Central CUSD 8 is the largest district with 1,725 students, followed by Pontiac CCSD 429 with 1,108 students. The county maintains a traditional educational structure with no charter schools currently in operation.
School Overview
Total Schools
24
in Livingston County
Reported Enrollment
5,322
22 schools reporting
School Districts
12
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
12 School Districts in Livingston County
Prairie Central CUSD 8
Pontiac CCSD 429
Pontiac Twp HSD 90
Dwight Common SD 232
Woodland CUSD 5
Flanagan-Cornell Dist 74
Dwight Twp HSD 230
Odell CCSD 435
Saunemin CCSD 438
Cornell CCSD 426
24 Public Schools in Livingston County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 24 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pontiac High School | Record | Pontiac Twp HSD 90 | Pontiac, 61764Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 693 |
| Dwight Common School | Record | Dwight Common SD 232 | Dwight, 60420Town: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 545 |
| Prairie Central High School | Record | Prairie Central CUSD 8 | Fairbury, 61739Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 516 |
| Central Elem School | Record | Pontiac CCSD 429 | Pontiac, 61764Town: Distant | PK–1 | Primary | 346 |
| Pontiac Jr High School | Record | Pontiac CCSD 429 | Pontiac, 61764Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 340 |
| Prairie Central Elem School | Record | Prairie Central CUSD 8 | Fairbury, 61739Town: Distant | 2–4 | Primary | 322 |
| Woodland Elementary/Jr High Sch | Record | Woodland CUSD 5 | Streator, 61364Rural: Fringe | PK–8 | Primary | 299 |
| Prairie Central Upper Elementary | Record | Prairie Central CUSD 8 | Forrest, 61741Rural: Distant | 5–6 | Middle | 237 |
| Prairie Central Jr High School | Record | Prairie Central CUSD 8 | Forrest, 61741Rural: Distant | 7–8 | Middle | 228 |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Record | Pontiac CCSD 429 | Pontiac, 61764Town: Distant | 2–3 | Primary | 217 |
| Dwight High School | Record | Dwight Twp HSD 230 | Dwight, 60420Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 215 |
| Washington Elem School | Record | Pontiac CCSD 429 | Pontiac, 61764Town: Distant | 4–5 | Primary | 205 |
| Flanagan Elem School | Record | Flanagan-Cornell Dist 74 | Flanagan, 61740Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 185 |
| Odell Grade School | Record | Odell CCSD 435 | Odell, 60460Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 172 |
| Prairie Central Primary East | Record | Prairie Central CUSD 8 | Chatsworth, 60921Rural: Remote | PK–1 | Primary | 144 |
| Woodland High School | Record | Woodland CUSD 5 | Streator, 61364Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 144 |
| Saunemin Elem School | Record | Saunemin CCSD 438 | Saunemin, 61769Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 125 |
| Tri-Point High School | Record | Tri Point CUSD 6-J | Cullom, 60929Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 121 |
| Flanagan-Cornell High School | Record | Flanagan-Cornell Dist 74 | Flanagan, 61740Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 111 |
| Cornell Elem School | Record | Cornell CCSD 426 | Cornell, 61319Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 95 |
Prairie Central High School
Prairie Central CUSD 8
Fairbury, 61739 / Town: Distant
Prairie Central Elem School
Prairie Central CUSD 8
Fairbury, 61739 / Town: Distant
Woodland Elementary/Jr High Sch
Woodland CUSD 5
Streator, 61364 / Rural: Fringe
Prairie Central Upper Elementary
Prairie Central CUSD 8
Forrest, 61741 / Rural: Distant
Prairie Central Jr High School
Prairie Central CUSD 8
Forrest, 61741 / Rural: Distant
Flanagan Elem School
Flanagan-Cornell Dist 74
Flanagan, 61740 / Rural: Distant
Prairie Central Primary East
Prairie Central CUSD 8
Chatsworth, 60921 / Rural: Remote
Flanagan-Cornell High School
Flanagan-Cornell Dist 74
Flanagan, 61740 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$11,239
State avg $9,250
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Schools in Livingston County, Illinois — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Livingston County, Illinois?
Livingston County oversees 5,322 students across 24 public schools and 12 distinct districts. The infrastructure is diverse, featuring 12 elementary schools and 7 high schools to serve a widely dispersed population.
What are the major school districts in Livingston County, Illinois?
Prairie Central CUSD 8 is the largest district with 1,725 students, followed by Pontiac CCSD 429 with 1,108 students. The county maintains a traditional educational structure with no charter schools currently in operation.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.