For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 361 students in Erie, IL.
The top-ranked public schools in Erie, IL are Erie Middle School and Erie High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Erie, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Erie have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Erie, IL (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Erie Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 5th Ave
Erie, IL 61250
(309) 659-2239
Erie, IL 61250
(309) 659-2239
Gr: 5-8 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Erie High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
435 6th Ave
Erie, IL 61250
(309) 659-2239
Erie, IL 61250
(309) 659-2239
Gr: 9-12 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Erie, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
518 7th Ave
Erie, IL 61250
(309) 659-2239
Erie, IL 61250
(309) 659-2239
Gr: PK-4 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Erie, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Erie, IL include Erie Middle School and Erie High School.
How many public schools are located in Erie?
2 public schools are located in Erie.
What is the racial composition of students in Erie?
Erie public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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