| Index | Paxton | Illinois | National |
| Average Test Scores | 37% | 33% | 48% |
| Student/Teacher ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | 16:1 |
| Total public schools | 5 | 3,938 | 79,221 |
| Total private schools | n/a | 1,438 | 24,874 |
| Total post-secondary schools | n/a | 306 | 7,963 |
| Index | Paxton | Illinois | National |
| Completed 8th grade | 86.7% | 86.2% | 84.3% |
| Completed high school | 84.7% | 84.7% | 83.0% |
| Completed some college | 51.3% | 61.8% | 59.4% |
| Completed associate degree | 26.8% | 40.7% | 38.5% |
| Completed bachelors | 16.6% | 32.9% | 30.3% |
| Completed masters | 4.6% | 12.7% | 11.5% |
| Completed professional degree | 1.0% | 3.4% | 3.3% |
| Completed doctorate | 0.6% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
There are a total of 5 public schools, n/a private schools and n/a post-secondary schools in Paxton. Using the proficiency score averages, the average test scores for Paxton, IL schools is 37%. The average student to teacher ratio is 16:1. In Paxton, IL, an average of 86.7% of students have completed 8th grade and an average of 84.7% have completed high school.
| City | Population | Avg. Test Scores | National Avg. |
| Gibson City, IL | 3,340 | 44% | 8.0% |
| Thomasboro, IL | 1,036 | 44% | 9.4% |
| Cissna Park, IL | 847 | 43% | 10.4% |
| Gifford, IL | 920 | 42% | 12.5% |
| Thawville, IL | 225 | 37% | 22.9% |
| Paxton, IL | 4,076 | 37% | 22.6% |
| City | Population | Avg. Test Scores | National Avg. |
| Mosinee, WI | 4,075 | 46% | 5.2% |
| Lisbon Falls, ME | 4,079 | 43% | 10.4% |
| Pocomoke City, MD | 4,072 | 59% | 23.6% |
| Monte Vista, CO | 4,072 | 35% | 27.1% |
| Egg Harbor City, NJ | 4,072 | 25% | 48.6% |
| Paxton, IL | 4,076 | 37% | 22.6% |
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