For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,392 students in Chatham, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Chatham, IL are Chatham Elementary School, Ball Elementary School and Glenwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chatham, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Chatham have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Chatham, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chatham Elementary School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
525 S College St
Chatham, IL 62629
(217) 483-2411
Chatham, IL 62629
(217) 483-2411
Grades: K-4
| 488 students
Rank: #22.
Ball Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1015 New City Rd
Chatham, IL 62629
(217) 483-2414
Chatham, IL 62629
(217) 483-2414
Grades: PK-4
| 609 students
Rank: #33.
Glenwood Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1401 E Plummer Blvd
Chatham, IL 62629
(217) 483-6704
Chatham, IL 62629
(217) 483-6704
Grades: K-4
| 609 students
Rank: #44.
Glenwood Intermediate School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
465 Chatham Rd
Chatham, IL 62629
(217) 483-1183
Chatham, IL 62629
(217) 483-1183
Grades: 5-6
| 686 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Chatham, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Chatham, IL include Chatham Elementary School, Ball Elementary School and Glenwood Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Chatham?
4 public elementary schools are located in Chatham.
What is the racial composition of students in Chatham?
Chatham public elementary schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Chatham are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Chatham include: Glenwood Elementary School vs. Ball Elementary School, Ball Elementary School vs. Glenwood Elementary School
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