For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 287 students in Brookport, IL.
The top-ranked public schools in Brookport, IL are Unity Elementary School and Brookport Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Brookport, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Brookport have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Brookport, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Unity Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6846 Unity School Rd
Brookport, IL 62910
(618) 564-2582
Brookport, IL 62910
(618) 564-2582
Gr: K-6 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Brookport Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
319 Ferry St
Brookport, IL 62910
(618) 564-2482
Brookport, IL 62910
(618) 564-2482
Gr: PK-6 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Brookport, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Massac County Pre-kndrgrtnbrookport Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Special Education School
Po Box 278
Brookport, IL 62910
(618) 564-3494
Brookport, IL 62910
(618) 564-3494
Gr: PK | 38 students Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Brookport, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Brookport, IL include Unity Elementary School and Brookport Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Brookport?
2 public schools are located in Brookport.
What is the racial composition of students in Brookport?
Brookport public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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