For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 803 students in Aledo, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Aledo, IL are Mercer County Jr High School, Apollo Elementary School and Mercer County Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Aledo, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Aledo have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Aledo, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mercer County Jr High School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1002 Sw 6th St
Aledo, IL 61231
(309) 584-4174
Aledo, IL 61231
(309) 584-4174
Grades: 6-8
| 272 students
Rank: #22.
Apollo Elementary School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
801 Sw 9th St
Aledo, IL 61231
(309) 582-5350
Aledo, IL 61231
(309) 582-5350
Grades: K-5
| 345 students
Rank: #33.
Mercer County Intermediate School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1002 Sw 6th St
Aledo, IL 61231
(309) 582-2441
Aledo, IL 61231
(309) 582-2441
Grades: 5-6
| 186 students
Aledo, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1002 S W 6th St
Aledo, IL 61231
(309) 582-2441
Aledo, IL 61231
(309) 582-2441
Grades: 6-8
| 202 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Aledo, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Aledo, IL include Mercer County Jr High School, Apollo Elementary School and Mercer County Intermediate School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Aledo?
3 public elementary schools are located in Aledo.
What is the racial composition of students in Aledo?
Aledo public elementary schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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