For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 367 students in Colfax, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Colfax, IL are Ridgeview Elementary School and Ridgeview Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Colfax, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Colfax have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Colfax, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ridgeview Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 S Harrison St
Colfax, IL 61728
(309) 723-6531
Colfax, IL 61728
(309) 723-6531
Gr: PK-5 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Ridgeview Jr High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
202 E Wood St
Colfax, IL 61728
(309) 723-2951
Colfax, IL 61728
(309) 723-2951
Gr: 6-8 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Colfax, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
202 E Wood
Colfax, IL 61728
(309) 723-2951
Colfax, IL 61728
(309) 723-2951
Gr: 9-12 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Colfax, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Colfax, IL include Ridgeview Elementary School and Ridgeview Jr High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Colfax?
2 public elementary schools are located in Colfax.
What is the racial composition of students in Colfax?
Colfax public elementary schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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