For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,266 students in Effingham, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Effingham, IL are Tristar Academy Safe Sch Program, Central Grade School and Effingham Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Effingham, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Effingham have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% 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 Effingham, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tristar Academy Safe Sch Program
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1901 S 4th St Ste 215
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 342-2865
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 342-2865
Gr: 6-9
Rank: #22.
Central Grade School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3901 S Banker St.
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 540-1400
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 540-1400
Gr: 2-5 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Effingham Junior High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 S Henrietta St
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 540-1300
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 540-1300
Gr: 6-8 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #44.
Fresh Start Treatment & Learning
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
215 N 1st St
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 342-6161
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 342-6161
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
211 W Douglas Ave
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 540-1530
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 540-1530
Gr: 1-2 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Effingham, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
20117 N 1525th St
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 844-3343
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 844-3343
Gr: 3-6 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
900 W Edgar Ave
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 540-1570
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 540-1570
Gr: 1-2 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
900 West Edgar Ave
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 540-1380
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 540-1380
Gr: PK | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Effingham, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Effingham, IL include Tristar Academy Safe Sch Program, Central Grade School and Effingham Junior High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Effingham?
5 public elementary schools are located in Effingham.
What is the racial composition of students in Effingham?
Effingham public elementary schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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