For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 792 students in Gillespie, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Gillespie, IL are Gillespie Middle School and Ben-gil Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gillespie, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Gillespie have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Gillespie, IL (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gillespie Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
412 Oregon St
Gillespie, IL 62033
(217) 839-2116
Gillespie, IL 62033
(217) 839-2116
Grades: 6-8
| 263 students
Rank: #22.
Ben-gil Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
340 Kelly St
Gillespie, IL 62033
(217) 839-4828
Gillespie, IL 62033
(217) 839-4828
Grades: PK-5
| 529 students
Gillespie, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Special Education Building (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
412 Oregon St
Gillespie, IL 62033
(217) 839-2116
Gillespie, IL 62033
(217) 839-2116
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Gillespie, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Gillespie, IL include Gillespie Middle School and Ben-gil Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Gillespie, IL?
2 public elementary schools are located in Gillespie, IL.
What is the racial composition of students in Gillespie, IL?
Gillespie, IL public elementary schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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