For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 287 students in Brookport, IL.
The top ranked public schools in Brookport, IL are Unity Elementary School and Brookport Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Brookport, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Brookport have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Brookport, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Unity Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6846 Unity School Rd
Brookport, IL 62910
(618) 564-2582
Brookport, IL 62910
(618) 564-2582
Gr: K-6 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Brookport Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
319 Ferry St
Brookport, IL 62910
(618) 564-2482
Brookport, IL 62910
(618) 564-2482
Gr: PK-6 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Brookport, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Massac County Pre-kndrgrtnbrookport Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Special Education School
Po Box 278
Brookport, IL 62910
(618) 564-3494
Brookport, IL 62910
(618) 564-3494
Gr: PK | 38 students Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Brookport, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Brookport, IL include Unity Elementary School and Brookport Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Brookport?
2 public schools are located in Brookport.
What is the racial composition of students in Brookport?
Brookport public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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