For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 352 students in Pittsfield, IL.
The top-ranked public high school in Pittsfield, IL is Pittsfield High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pittsfield, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Pittsfield have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Pittsfield, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Pittsfield High School, with 80-84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Pittsfield, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pittsfield High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
201 E Higbee St
Pittsfield, IL 62363
(217) 285-6888
Pittsfield, IL 62363
(217) 285-6888
Gr: 9-12 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
Pace Alternative School
Alternative School
201 E Higbee St
Pittsfield, IL 62363
(217) 285-2248
Pittsfield, IL 62363
(217) 285-2248
Gr: 6-12
Pittsfield, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Roe East Alternative School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
328 North Illinois St
Pittsfield, IL 62363
(217) 285-6888
Pittsfield, IL 62363
(217) 285-6888
Gr: 6-12 | 1 student Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Pittsfield, IL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Pittsfield, IL include Pittsfield High School.
How many public high schools are located in Pittsfield?
2 public high schools are located in Pittsfield.
What is the racial composition of students in Pittsfield?
Pittsfield public high schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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