For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 225 students in Patoka, IL.
The top ranked public schools in Patoka, IL are Patoka Sr High School, Patoka Jr High School and Patoka Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Patoka, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Patoka have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Patoka, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Patoka Sr High School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1220 Kinoka Rd
Patoka, IL 62875
(618) 432-5440
Patoka, IL 62875
(618) 432-5440
Grades: 9-12
| 68 students
Rank: #22.
Patoka Jr High School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1220 Kinoka Rd
Patoka, IL 62875
(618) 432-5200
Patoka, IL 62875
(618) 432-5200
Grades: 6-8
| 45 students
Rank: #33.
Patoka Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1220 Kinoka Rd
Patoka, IL 62875
(618) 432-5200
Patoka, IL 62875
(618) 432-5200
Grades: PK-5
| 112 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Patoka, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Patoka, IL include Patoka Sr High School, Patoka Jr High School and Patoka Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Patoka?
3 public schools are located in Patoka.
What is the racial composition of students in Patoka?
Patoka public schools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Patoka are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Patoka include: Patoka Jr High School vs. Patoka Elementary School, Patoka Elementary School vs. Patoka Jr High School, Patoka Jr High School vs. Patoka Sr High School
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