For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,199 students in Fairview Heights, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Fairview Heights, IL are Pontiac Jr High School, Illini Elementary School and William Holliday Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fairview Heights, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Fairview Heights have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Fairview Heights, IL (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pontiac Jr High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 Ashland Ave
Fairview Heights, IL 62208
(618) 233-6004
Fairview Heights, IL 62208
(618) 233-6004
Gr: 6-8 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #22.
Illini Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
21 Circle Dr
Fairview Heights, IL 62208
(618) 398-5552
Fairview Heights, IL 62208
(618) 398-5552
Gr: PK-4 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #33.
William Holliday Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 Joseph Dr
Fairview Heights, IL 62208
(618) 233-7588
Fairview Heights, IL 62208
(618) 233-7588
Gr: PK-5 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #44.
Grant Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10110 Old Lincoln Trl
Fairview Heights, IL 62208
(618) 397-2764
Fairview Heights, IL 62208
(618) 397-2764
Gr: 5-8 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Fairview Heights, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Fairview Heights, IL include Pontiac Jr High School, Illini Elementary School and William Holliday Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Fairview Heights?
4 public elementary schools are located in Fairview Heights.
What is the racial composition of students in Fairview Heights?
Fairview Heights public elementary schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Fairview Heights are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Fairview Heights include: Pontiac Jr High School vs. William Holliday Elementary School, William Holliday Elementary School vs. Pontiac Jr High School
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