Best Cairo Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 174 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 score of 5% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and score of 8% (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 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public elementary school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Cairo, IL (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Cairo Elementary School

(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
:

Bottom 50%

3101 Elm St
Cairo, IL 62914
(618) 734-1027

Gr: PK-6 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 87%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Cairo, Illinois

Cairo, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Bennett Elementary School (Closed 2011)

434 18th St
Cairo, IL 62914
(618) 734-0344

Gr: 3-6

Cairo Altenative Center (Closed 2012)

Special Education School

2403 Walnut
Cairo, IL 62914
(618) 734-9474

Cairo Junior High School (Closed 2004)

2403 Walnut St
Cairo, IL 62914
(618) 734-0300

Gr: 6-8 | 181 students Minority enrollment: 92%

Five County Vocational Sys-adult Education High School (Closed 2013)

Vocational School

1615 Commercial Ave
Cairo, IL 62914
(618) 734-4211

Gr: 9-12

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?

1 public elementary schools are located in Cairo.

What is the racial composition of students in Cairo?

Cairo public elementary schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).