For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 688 students in Orion, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Orion, IL are Orion Middle School and C R Hanna Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Orion, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Orion have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% 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 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Orion, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Orion Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
800 12th Ave
Orion, IL 61273
(309) 526-3392
Orion, IL 61273
(309) 526-3392
Gr: 6-8 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
C R Hanna Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
900 14th Ave
Orion, IL 61273
(309) 526-3386
Orion, IL 61273
(309) 526-3386
Gr: PK-5 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Orion, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Orion, IL include Orion Middle School and C R Hanna Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Orion?
2 public elementary schools are located in Orion.
What is the racial composition of students in Orion?
Orion 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 55% (majority Hispanic).
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