For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 975 students in Gibson City, IL.
The top-ranked public schools in Gibson City, IL are Gcms Middle School, Gcms Elementary School and Gcms High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gibson City, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Gibson City have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Gibson City, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gcms Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
316 E 19th St
Gibson City, IL 60936
(217) 784-8731
Gibson City, IL 60936
(217) 784-8731
Gr: 6-8 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Gcms Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
902 N Church St
Gibson City, IL 60936
(217) 784-4278
Gibson City, IL 60936
(217) 784-4278
Gr: PK-5 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Gcms High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
815 N Church St
Gibson City, IL 60936
(217) 784-4292
Gibson City, IL 60936
(217) 784-4292
Gr: 9-12 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Gibson City, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Gibson City, IL include Gcms Middle School, Gcms Elementary School and Gcms High School.
How many public schools are located in Gibson City?
3 public schools are located in Gibson City.
What is the racial composition of students in Gibson City?
Gibson City public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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