For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 112 students in Cornell, IL.
The top ranked public elementary school in Cornell, IL is Cornell Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cornell, IL public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Cornell have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% 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 Cornell, IL (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cornell Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 N 7th St
Cornell, IL 61319
(815) 358-2216
Cornell, IL 61319
(815) 358-2216
Gr: K-8 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Cornell, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Cornell, IL include Cornell Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Cornell?
1 public elementary schools are located in Cornell.
What is the racial composition of students in Cornell?
Cornell public elementary schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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