For the 2023 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 168 students in Cairo, IL.
The top ranked public elementary school in Cairo, IL is Cairo Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cairo, IL public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Cairo have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public elementary school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Cairo, IL Public Elementary Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cairo Elementary School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3101 Elm St
Cairo, IL 62914
(618) 734-1027
Cairo, IL 62914
(618) 734-1027
Grades: PK-6
| 168 students
Cairo, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
434 18th St
Cairo, IL 62914
(618) 734-0344
Cairo, IL 62914
(618) 734-0344
Grades: 3-6
| n/a students
Cairo Altenative Center (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
2403 Walnut
Cairo, IL 62914
(618) 734-9474
Cairo, IL 62914
(618) 734-9474
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2403 Walnut St
Cairo, IL 62914
(618) 734-0300
Cairo, IL 62914
(618) 734-0300
Grades: 6-8
| 181 students
Five County Vocational Sys-adult Education High School (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
1615 Commercial Ave
Cairo, IL 62914
(618) 734-4211
Cairo, IL 62914
(618) 734-4211
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Cairo, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Cairo, IL include Cairo Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Cairo, IL?
1 public elementary schools are located in Cairo, IL.
What is the racial composition of students in Cairo, IL?
Cairo, IL public elementary schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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