For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 410 students in Arcola, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary school in Arcola, IL is Arcola Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Arcola, IL public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Arcola have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Arcola, IL (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Arcola Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
351 W Washington St
Arcola, IL 61910
(217) 268-4961
Arcola, IL 61910
(217) 268-4961
Gr: PK-6 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Arcola, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
H E L P Arcola (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
211 1/2 S Jacques St
Arcola, IL 61910
(217) 268-3855
Arcola, IL 61910
(217) 268-3855
Gr: PK
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Arcola, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Arcola, IL include Arcola Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Arcola?
1 public elementary schools are located in Arcola.
What is the racial composition of students in Arcola?
Arcola public elementary schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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