For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 202 students in Macon, IL.
The top ranked public elementary school in Macon, IL is Meridian Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Macon, IL public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Macon 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 Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Macon, IL (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Meridian Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
728 S Wall St
Macon, IL 62544
(217) 764-3367
Macon, IL 62544
(217) 764-3367
Gr: 6-8 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Macon, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
245 S Towson
Macon, IL 62544
(217) 764-5269
Macon, IL 62544
(217) 764-5269
Gr: PK-2 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Macon, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Macon, IL include Meridian Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Macon?
1 public elementary schools are located in Macon.
What is the racial composition of students in Macon?
Macon public elementary schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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