For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 333 students in Lewistown, IL.
The top ranked public elementary school in Lewistown, IL is Central Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lewistown, IL public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Lewistown have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Lewistown, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Central Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
15501 E Avenue L
Lewistown, IL 61542
(309) 547-2231
Lewistown, IL 61542
(309) 547-2231
Grades: PK-6
| 333 students
Lewistown, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
15501 E Avenue L
Lewistown, IL 61542
(309) 547-2240
Lewistown, IL 61542
(309) 547-2240
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students
New Horizons (Closed 2024)
Special Education School
315 S Illinois St
Lewistown, IL 61542
(309) 547-7323
Lewistown, IL 61542
(309) 547-7323
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Lewistown, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Lewistown, IL include Central Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Lewistown?
1 public elementary schools are located in Lewistown.
What is the racial composition of students in Lewistown?
Lewistown public elementary schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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