For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public elementary schools serving 5,987 students in Bloomington, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Bloomington, IL are Benjamin Elementary School, Northpoint Elementary School and Washington Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bloomington, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Bloomington have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is equal to the Illinois public elementary school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Bloomington, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Benjamin Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6006 Ireland Grove Rd
Bloomington, IL 61705
(309) 557-4410
Bloomington, IL 61705
(309) 557-4410
Gr: K-5 | 629 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
Northpoint Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2602 E College Ave
Bloomington, IL 61704
(309) 557-4420
Bloomington, IL 61704
(309) 557-4420
Gr: K-5 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #33.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1201 E Washington St
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 829-7034
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 829-7034
Gr: K-5 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
Oakland Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1605 E Oakland Ave
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 662-4302
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 662-4302
Gr: K-5 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #55.
Evans Junior High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2901 Morrissey Dr
Bloomington, IL 61704
(309) 557-4406
Bloomington, IL 61704
(309) 557-4406
Gr: 6-8 | 776 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #66.
Pepper Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2602 Danbury Dr
Bloomington, IL 61705
(309) 557-4423
Bloomington, IL 61705
(309) 557-4423
Gr: K-5 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #77.
Cedar Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2808 Breezewood Blvd
Bloomington, IL 61704
(309) 557-4413
Bloomington, IL 61704
(309) 557-4413
Gr: K-5 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #88.
Fox Creek Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3910 Timberwolf Trl
Bloomington, IL 61705
(309) 557-4416
Bloomington, IL 61705
(309) 557-4416
Gr: K-5 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #99.
Stevenson Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2106 Arrowhead Dr
Bloomington, IL 61704
(309) 663-2351
Bloomington, IL 61704
(309) 663-2351
Gr: K-5 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Bent Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
904 N Roosevelt Ave
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 828-4315
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 828-4315
Gr: K-5 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Irving Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
602 W Jackson St
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 827-8091
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 827-8091
Gr: K-5 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1212.
Bloomington Jr High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
901 Colton Ave
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 827-0086
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 827-0086
Gr: 6-8 | 997 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1313.
Sheridan Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1403 W Walnut St
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 828-2359
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 828-2359
Gr: K-5 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Bloomington, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Regional Alternative School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
408 W Washington
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 828-5807
Bloomington, IL 61701
(309) 828-5807
Gr: 9-12 | 151 students Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Bloomington, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Bloomington, IL include Benjamin Elementary School, Northpoint Elementary School and Washington Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Bloomington?
13 public elementary schools are located in Bloomington.
What is the racial composition of students in Bloomington?
Bloomington public elementary schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is equal to the Illinois public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Bloomington are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Bloomington include: Fox Creek Elementary School vs. Pepper Ridge Elementary School, Pepper Ridge Elementary School vs. Fox Creek Elementary School, Cedar Ridge Elementary School vs. Benjamin Elementary School
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