For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,061 students in Lawrenceville, IL.
The top-ranked public schools in Lawrenceville, IL are Parkside Elementary School, Parkview Jr High School and Lawrenceville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lawrenceville, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Lawrenceville have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 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 Lawrenceville, IL (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Parkside Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1900 Cedar St
Lawrenceville, IL 62439
(618) 943-3922
Lawrenceville, IL 62439
(618) 943-3922
Gr: PK-5 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Parkview Jr High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1802 Cedar St
Lawrenceville, IL 62439
(618) 943-2327
Lawrenceville, IL 62439
(618) 943-2327
Gr: 6-8 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Lawrenceville High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2200 James St
Lawrenceville, IL 62439
(618) 943-3389
Lawrenceville, IL 62439
(618) 943-3389
Gr: 9-12 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Lawrenceville, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Safe School Roe12 Lawrence Cnty (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
907 15th St
Lawrenceville, IL 62439
(618) 943-8047
Lawrenceville, IL 62439
(618) 943-8047
Gr: 10-12 | 3 students Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Lawrenceville, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Lawrenceville, IL include Parkside Elementary School, Parkview Jr High School and Lawrenceville High School.
How many public schools are located in Lawrenceville?
3 public schools are located in Lawrenceville.
What is the racial composition of students in Lawrenceville?
Lawrenceville 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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