For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 787 students in Saint Joseph, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Saint Joseph, IL are St. Joseph Elementary School and St. Joseph Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Saint Joseph, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Saint Joseph have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Saint Joseph, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
St. Joseph Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
404 S 5th St
Saint Joseph, IL 61873
(217) 469-2291
Saint Joseph, IL 61873
(217) 469-2291
Grades: PK-4
| 451 students
Rank: #22.
St. Joseph Middle School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
606 E Peters Dr
Saint Joseph, IL 61873
(217) 469-2334
Saint Joseph, IL 61873
(217) 469-2334
Grades: 5-8
| 336 students
Saint Joseph, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 409
Saint Joseph, IL 61873
(217) 469-2291
Saint Joseph, IL 61873
(217) 469-2291
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Saint Joseph, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Saint Joseph, IL include St. Joseph Elementary School and St. Joseph Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Saint Joseph?
2 public elementary schools are located in Saint Joseph.
What is the racial composition of students in Saint Joseph?
Saint Joseph public elementary schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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