For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 460 students in Cerro Gordo, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Cerro Gordo, IL are Cerro Gordo Jr And Sr High School and Cerro Gordo Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cerro Gordo, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Cerro Gordo have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% 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 Cerro Gordo, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cerro Gordo Jr And Sr High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 E Durfee St
Cerro Gordo, IL 61818
(217) 763-2711
Cerro Gordo, IL 61818
(217) 763-2711
Gr: 6-12 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Cerro Gordo Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
209 S Monroe St
Cerro Gordo, IL 61818
(217) 763-2551
Cerro Gordo, IL 61818
(217) 763-2551
Gr: PK-5 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Cerro Gordo, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
300 E Durfee St
Cerro Gordo, IL 61818
(217) 763-6411
Cerro Gordo, IL 61818
(217) 763-6411
Gr: 6-8 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Cerro Gordo, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Cerro Gordo, IL include Cerro Gordo Jr And Sr High School and Cerro Gordo Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Cerro Gordo?
2 public elementary schools are located in Cerro Gordo.
What is the racial composition of students in Cerro Gordo?
Cerro Gordo public elementary schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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