For the 2024 school year, there are 47 public elementary schools serving 16,982 students in Champaign County, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Champaign County, IL are St Joseph Elementary School, St Joseph Middle School and Carrie Busey Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Champaign County, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Champaign County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Champaign County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
St Joseph Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Po Box 409
Saint Joseph, IL 61873
(217) 469-2291
Saint Joseph, IL 61873
(217) 469-2291
Grades: PK-4
| 437 students
Rank: #22.
St Joseph Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Po Box 409
Saint Joseph, IL 61873
(217) 469-2334
Saint Joseph, IL 61873
(217) 469-2334
Grades: 5-8
| 367 students
Rank: #33.
Carrie Busey Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
304 Prairie Rose Ln
Savoy, IL 61874
(217) 351-3811
Savoy, IL 61874
(217) 351-3811
Grades: K-5
| 477 students
Rank: #44.
Prairieview-ogden North Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Po Box 27
Royal, IL 61871
(217) 583-3300
Royal, IL 61871
(217) 583-3300
Grades: PK-4
| 105 students
Rank: #55.
Bottenfield Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1801 S Prospect Ave
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 351-3807
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 351-3807
Grades: K-5
| 446 students
Rank: #66.
Unity East
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1638 County Road 1000 N
Philo, IL 61864
(217) 684-5218
Philo, IL 61864
(217) 684-5218
Grades: PK-5
| 250 students
Rank: #77.
Unity Jr High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1121 County Road 800 N
Tolono, IL 61880
(217) 485-6735
Tolono, IL 61880
(217) 485-6735
Grades: 6-8
| 348 students
Rank: #88.
Mahomet-seymour Jr High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201 W State St
Mahomet, IL 61853
(217) 586-4415
Mahomet, IL 61853
(217) 586-4415
Grades: 6-8
| 765 students
Rank: #99.
Heritage Jr High And Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
512 W 1st St
Homer, IL 61849
(217) 896-2421
Homer, IL 61849
(217) 896-2421
Grades: PK-8
| 258 students
Rank: #1010.
Gifford Grade School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Po Box 70
Gifford, IL 61847
(217) 568-7733
Gifford, IL 61847
(217) 568-7733
Grades: K-8
| 181 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Robeson Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2501 Southmoor Dr
Champaign, IL 61821
(217) 351-3884
Champaign, IL 61821
(217) 351-3884
Grades: K-5
| 447 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
606 E Grove St
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 351-3901
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 351-3901
Grades: K-5
| 335 students
Rank: #1313.
Lincoln Trail Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
102 E State St
Mahomet, IL 61853
(217) 586-2811
Mahomet, IL 61853
(217) 586-2811
Grades: 3-5
| 756 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Kenwood Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1001 Stratford Dr
Champaign, IL 61821
(217) 351-3815
Champaign, IL 61821
(217) 351-3815
Grades: K-5
| 343 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Vernon L Barkstall Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2201 Hallbeck Dr
Champaign, IL 61822
(217) 373-5580
Champaign, IL 61822
(217) 373-5580
Grades: K-5
| 417 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Fisher Grade School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
801 S 5th St
Fisher, IL 61843
(217) 897-1133
Fisher, IL 61843
(217) 897-1133
Grades: K-6
| 313 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
South Side Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
715 S New St
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 351-3890
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 351-3890
Grades: K-5
| 289 students
Rank: #1818.
Unity West
(Math: 36% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1035 County Road 600 N
Tolono, IL 61880
(217) 485-3918
Tolono, IL 61880
(217) 485-3918
Grades: K-5
| 420 students
Rank: #1919.
Edison Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
306 W Green St
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 351-3771
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 351-3771
Grades: 6-8
| 737 students
Rank: #2020.
Dr Howard Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
110 N. James
Champaign, IL 61821
(217) 351-3866
Champaign, IL 61821
(217) 351-3866
Grades: K-5
| 389 students
Rank: #2121.
Franklin Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
817 N Harris Ave
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 351-3819
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 351-3819
Grades: 6-8
| 698 students
Rank: #2222.
R E A D Y Program
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
45 E University Ave
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 239-0322
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 239-0322
Grades: 6-12
| 0 students
Rank: #2323.
Prairieview-ogden South Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
304 N Market St
Ogden, IL 61859
(217) 582-2725
Ogden, IL 61859
(217) 582-2725
Grades: K-6
| 121 students
Rank: #2424.
Leal Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
312 W Oregon St
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 384-3618
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 384-3618
Grades: K-5
| 381 students
Rank: #2525.
Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1115 Crescent Dr
Champaign, IL 61821
(217) 351-3790
Champaign, IL 61821
(217) 351-3790
Grades: 6-8
| 764 students
Rank: #2626.
Thomasboro Grade School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
201 N Phillips St
Thomasboro, IL 61878
(217) 643-3275
Thomasboro, IL 61878
(217) 643-3275
Grades: PK-8
| 126 students
Rank: #2727.
International Prep Academy
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1605 W Kirby Ave
Champaign, IL 61821
(217) 351-3995
Champaign, IL 61821
(217) 351-3995
Grades: K-7
| 510 students
Rank: #28 - 3328. - 33.
Dr Preston L Williams Jr Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2102 E Washington St
Urbana, IL 61802
(217) 384-3628
Urbana, IL 61802
(217) 384-3628
Grades: K-5
| 443 students
Rank: #28 - 3328. - 33.
Ludlow Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Po Box 130
Ludlow, IL 60949
(217) 396-5261
Ludlow, IL 60949
(217) 396-5261
Grades: K-8
| 56 students
Rank: #28 - 3328. - 33.
M L King Jr Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1108 Fairview Ave
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 384-3675
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 384-3675
Grades: PK-5
| 285 students
Rank: #28 - 3328. - 33.
Pleasant Acres Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1625 Short St
Rantoul, IL 61866
(217) 893-5402
Rantoul, IL 61866
(217) 893-5402
Grades: PK-5
| 321 students
Rank: #28 - 3328. - 33.
Thomas Paine Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1801 James Cherry Dr
Urbana, IL 61802
(217) 384-3602
Urbana, IL 61802
(217) 384-3602
Grades: K-5
| 260 students
Rank: #28 - 3328. - 33.
Wiley Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1602 S Anderson St
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 384-3670
Urbana, IL 61801
(217) 384-3670
Grades: K-5
| 219 students
Rank: #3434.
Stratton Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
902 N Randolph St
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 373-7330
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 373-7330
Grades: K-5
| 450 students
Rank: #3535.
Northview Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 N Sheldon St
Rantoul, IL 61866
(217) 893-5403
Rantoul, IL 61866
(217) 893-5403
Grades: K-5
| 220 students
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Champaign County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Connections - High School Level (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
200 South Century Blvd
Rantoul, IL 61866
(217) 892-8877
Rantoul, IL 61866
(217) 892-8877
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Education For Employment Sys 330 High School (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
3 Henson Place
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 355-1382
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 355-1382
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
512 West 1st St
Homer, IL 61849
(217) 896-2421
Homer, IL 61849
(217) 896-2421
Grades: 6-8
| 114 students
Po Box 99
Ogden, IL 61859
(217) 582-2725
Ogden, IL 61859
(217) 582-2725
Grades: K-8
| 139 students
R E A D Y Middle School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
512 W Church Street
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 239-0322
Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 239-0322
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Po Box 409
Saint Joseph, IL 61873
(217) 469-2291
Saint Joseph, IL 61873
(217) 469-2291
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Po Box 198
Mahomet, IL 61853
(217) 586-4583
Mahomet, IL 61853
(217) 586-4583
Grades: 1-2
| 453 students
Spectrum - Longview Elementary School (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
200 South Century Blvd
Rantoul, IL 61866
(217) 834-3559
Rantoul, IL 61866
(217) 834-3559
Grades: PK
| n/a students
201 S Sheldon St
Rantoul, IL 61866
(217) 893-4171
Rantoul, IL 61866
(217) 893-4171
Grades: 6-8
| 37 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Champaign County, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Champaign County, IL include St Joseph Elementary School, St Joseph Middle School and Carrie Busey Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Champaign County, IL?
47 public elementary schools are located in Champaign County, IL.
What is the racial composition of students in Champaign County, IL?
Champaign County, IL public elementary schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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