For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 492 students in Auburn, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary school in Auburn, IL is Auburn Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Auburn, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Auburn have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% 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 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Auburn, IL (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Auburn Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
601 N 7th St
Auburn, IL 62615
(217) 438-6919
Auburn, IL 62615
(217) 438-6919
Gr: 3-5 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
445 N 5th St
Auburn, IL 62615
(217) 438-6916
Auburn, IL 62615
(217) 438-6916
Gr: PK-2 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Auburn, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Auburn, IL include Auburn Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Auburn?
2 public elementary schools are located in Auburn.
What is the racial composition of students in Auburn?
Auburn public elementary schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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