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Best Pontiac Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,761 students in Pontiac, IL (there are , serving 241 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Pontiac, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Pontiac, IL are Pontiac High School, Washington Elementary School and Lincoln Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pontiac, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Pontiac have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Pontiac, IL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pontiac High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1100 E Indiana Ave
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 844-6113
Gr: 9-12 | 678 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
400 N Morrow St
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 844-3687
Gr: 4-5 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
514 S Main St
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 844-3924
Gr: 2-3 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
Pontiac Jr High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
600 N Morrow St
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 842-4343
Gr: 6-8 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: n/an/a
Central Elementary School
117 W Livingston St
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 844-3023
Gr: PK-1 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: n/an/a
Livingston Area Career Center
Vocational School
1100 E Indiana Ave
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 842-2557
Gr: 11-12
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Pontiac, Illinois

Pontiac, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Livingston Area Career Center (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
1100 East Indiana Ave
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 842-2557
Gr: 11-12
Pontiac Correctional Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
700 West Lincoln St
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 842-2816
Gr: 12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Pontiac, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Pontiac, IL include Pontiac High School, Washington Elementary School and Lincoln Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Pontiac?
6 public schools are located in Pontiac.
What percentage of students in Pontiac go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Pontiac are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Pontiac?
Pontiac public schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

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