For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 566 students in Johnston City, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Johnston City, IL are Jefferson Elementary School and Washington Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Johnston City, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Johnston City have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% 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 Johnston City, IL (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1108 Grand Ave
Johnston City, IL 62951
(618) 983-7561
Johnston City, IL 62951
(618) 983-7561
Gr: PK-2 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Washington Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 E 12th St
Johnston City, IL 62951
(618) 983-7581
Johnston City, IL 62951
(618) 983-7581
Gr: 5-8 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Johnston City, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Johnston City, IL include Jefferson Elementary School and Washington Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Johnston City?
2 public elementary schools are located in Johnston City.
What is the racial composition of students in Johnston City?
Johnston City public elementary schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Johnston City are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Johnston City include: Washington Middle School vs. Jefferson Elementary School, Jefferson Elementary School vs. Washington Middle School
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