For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 129 students in Potomac, IL.
The top-ranked public school in Potomac, IL is Potomac Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Potomac, IL public school have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Potomac have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Potomac, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Potomac Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7915 Us Route 136
Potomac, IL 61865
(217) 987-6155
Potomac, IL 61865
(217) 987-6155
Gr: PK-8 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Potomac, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Potomac, IL include Potomac Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Potomac?
1 public schools are located in Potomac.
What is the racial composition of students in Potomac?
Potomac public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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