Public schools in Chillicothe, IL
7 open public schools with an address in Chillicothe, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
7
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
1,890
7 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14.7:1
Illinois median 13:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Chillicothe public schools
The federal directory lists 7 public schools in Chillicothe, IL: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high. The 7 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 1,890 students, an average of 270 per school. The largest campus is Il Valley Central High School (650 students), and the largest elementary school is Mossville Elementary School (431).
Every listed school belongs to Il Valley Central USD 321. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 14.7:1, higher than the statewide school median of 13:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 0 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 47% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Chillicothe
Elementary schools in Chillicothe
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chillicothe Elementary Center Il Valley Central USD 321 | 04–05 | 156 | 10.6:1 | |
| Mossville Elementary School Il Valley Central USD 321 | PK–05 | 431 | 15.8:1 | |
| South Elementary School Il Valley Central USD 321 | PK–03 | 424 | 16.5:1 |
Middle schools in Chillicothe
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chillicothe Jr High Il Valley Central USD 321 | 06–08 | 229 | 16.4:1 |
High schools in Chillicothe
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Il Valley Central High School Il Valley Central USD 321 | 09–12 | 650 | 14.7:1 | |
| IVC Learning Center Il Valley Central USD 321 · Alternative School | 09–12 | 0 | 0:1 | |
| IVC Transition Center Il Valley Central USD 321 · Alternative School | 09–12 | 0 | 0:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White89.4%
- Hispanic4.1%
- Black1.4%
- Asian0.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial4.4%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Chillicothe schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (1,890 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Chillicothe
How many public schools are in Chillicothe, IL?
The current NCES directory lists 7 open public schools with a location address in Chillicothe: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high. Together they reported 1,890 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Chillicothe?
All listed public schools with an address in Chillicothe belong to Il Valley Central USD 321. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Chillicothe?
Il Valley Central High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Chillicothe, with 650 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Chillicothe?
No school with an address in Chillicothe is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Illinois.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Chillicothe schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Chillicothe public schools is 14.7:1, higher than the Illinois school median of 13:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Chillicothe guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Illinois cities