For the 2026-27 school year, there are 14 public elementary schools serving 3,347 students in Christian County, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Christian County, IL are Pana Jr High School, Taylorville Jr High School and Pana Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Christian County, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Christian County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% 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 Christian County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pana Jr High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
203 W 8th St
Pana, IL 62557
(217) 562-6543
Pana, IL 62557
(217) 562-6543
Gr: 6-8 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Taylorville Jr High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
120 E Bidwell St
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 824-4924
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 824-4924
Gr: 5-8 | 614 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Pana Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
209 W 9th St
Pana, IL 62557
(217) 562-1510
Pana, IL 62557
(217) 562-1510
Gr: PK-5 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #44.
Gregory Intermediate
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
221 E Pine St
Moweaqua, IL 62550
(217) 768-3860
Moweaqua, IL 62550
(217) 768-3860
Gr: 2-5 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #55.
Morrisonville Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
313 School St
Morrisonville, IL 62546
(217) 707-6882
Morrisonville, IL 62546
(217) 707-6882
Gr: PK-6 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #66.
Central A & M Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
404 Colegrove St Ste A
Assumption, IL 62510
(217) 226-4241
Assumption, IL 62510
(217) 226-4241
Gr: 6-8 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #77.
Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
101 E Adams St
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 287-7929
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 287-7929
Gr: 3-4 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #88.
Edinburg Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 E Martin St
Edinburg, IL 62531
(217) 623-5603
Edinburg, IL 62531
(217) 623-5603
Gr: PK-4 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #99.
Edinburg Jr High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 E Martin St
Edinburg, IL 62531
(217) 623-5603
Edinburg, IL 62531
(217) 623-5603
Gr: 5-8 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #1010.
South Fork Jr Sr High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
612 Dial Street
Kincaid, IL 62540
(217) 237-4333
Kincaid, IL 62540
(217) 237-4333
Gr: 6-12 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1111.
South Fork Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
550 Prairie Street
Kincaid, IL 62540
(217) 237-4331
Kincaid, IL 62540
(217) 237-4331
Gr: PK-5 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
404 Colegrove St Ste B
Assumption, IL 62510
(217) 226-4022
Assumption, IL 62510
(217) 226-4022
Gr: PK-1 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
Kemmerer Village School
Alternative School
941 N 2500 East Rd
Assumption, IL 62510
(217) 226-4012
Assumption, IL 62510
(217) 226-4012
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
805 N Cherokee St
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 824-3315
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 824-3315
Gr: PK-2 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Christian County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Central School (Closed 2009)
Special Education School
515 E Bidwell
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 287-7870
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 287-7870
Main Street Prep (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
108 E Market
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 824-2488
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 824-2488
Po Box 289
Mount Auburn, IL 62547
(217) 676-5241
Mount Auburn, IL 62547
(217) 676-5241
Gr: PK-2 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
1004 West Prairie St
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 824-2249
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 824-2249
Gr: K-5 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
500 E North
Stonington, IL 62567
(217) 325-3216
Stonington, IL 62567
(217) 325-3216
Gr: PK-2 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Taylorville Alternative School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
100 W Franklin St
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 775-0532
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 775-0532
Gr: 5-12
Taylorville Correctional Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
Route 29 South
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 824-4004
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 824-4004
Gr: 12
300 N Elevator
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 287-7941
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 287-7941
Gr: K-5 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Christian County, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Christian County, IL include Pana Jr High School, Taylorville Jr High School and Pana Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Christian County?
15 public elementary schools are located in Christian County.
What is the racial composition of students in Christian County?
Christian County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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