Top 10 Best Effingham County Public Elementary Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 3,094 students in Effingham County, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Effingham County, IL are Teutopolis Grade School, Tristar Safe Sch Program and Dieterich Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Effingham County, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Effingham County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Effingham County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Teutopolis Grade School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
309 E Main St
Teutopolis, IL 62467
(217) 857-3232
Grades: PK-6
| 580 students
Rank: #22.
Tristar Safe Sch Program
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
900 W Edgar Ave
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 342-2865
Grades: 6-9
| n/a students
Rank: #33.
Dieterich Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Po Box 187
Dieterich, IL 62424
(217) 925-5248
Grades: PK-6
| 337 students
Rank: #44.
Beecher City Grade School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
306 E Vine
Beecher City, IL 62414
(618) 487-5100
Grades: PK-5
| 180 students
Rank: #55.
Altamont Grade School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
407 S Edwards St
Altamont, IL 62411
(618) 483-5171
Grades: PK-8
| 473 students
Rank: #66.
Central Grade School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3901 S Banker St.
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 540-1400
Grades: 2-6
| 503 students
Rank: #77.
Effingham Junior High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
600 S Henrietta St
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 540-1300
Grades: 6-9
| 561 students
Rank: #88.
Beecher City Jr-sr High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
438 E State Highway 33
Beecher City, IL 62414
(618) 487-5100
Grades: 6-12
| 175 students
Rank: #99.
Fresh Start Treatment & Learning
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
215 N 1st St
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 342-6161
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
211 W Douglas Ave
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 540-1530
Grades: 1-3
| 285 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Effingham County, IL

Effingham County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
19970 E 1000th Ave
Dieterich, IL 62424
(217) 925-5569
Grades: 1-6
| 72 students
710 Indiana St
Edgewood, IL 62426
(217) 540-1527
Grades: K-4
| 60 students
20117 N 1525th St
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 844-3343
Grades: 3-6
| 66 students
5251 East 1800th Ave
Montrose, IL 62445
(217) 683-2622
Grades: K-6
| 143 students
304 South West St
Shumway, IL 62461
(217) 868-2788
Grades: PK-K
| n/a students
900 W Edgar Ave
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 540-1570
Grades: 1-2
| 121 students
900 West Edgar Ave
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 540-1380
Grades: PK
| 23 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Effingham County, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Effingham County, IL include Teutopolis Grade School, Tristar Safe Sch Program and Dieterich Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Effingham County, IL?
10 public elementary schools are located in Effingham County, IL.
What is the racial composition of students in Effingham County, IL?
Effingham County, IL public elementary schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

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