For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 182 students in Colchester, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary school in Colchester, IL is West Prairie South Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Colchester, IL public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Colchester have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Colchester, IL (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Prairie South Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
310 S Coal St
Colchester, IL 62326
(309) 776-3790
Colchester, IL 62326
(309) 776-3790
Gr: PK-6 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Colchester, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
600 S Hun St
Colchester, IL 62326
(309) 776-3220
Colchester, IL 62326
(309) 776-3220
Gr: 9-12 | 143 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Colchester, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Colchester, IL include West Prairie South Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Colchester?
1 public elementary schools are located in Colchester.
What is the racial composition of students in Colchester?
Colchester public elementary schools minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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