For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 585 students in Lena, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Lena, IL are Lena-winslow Jr High School and Lena-winslow Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lena, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Lena have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% 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 Lena, IL (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lena-winslow Jr High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
517 Fremont St
Lena, IL 61048
(815) 369-2525
Lena, IL 61048
(815) 369-2525
Gr: 6-8 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Lena-winslow Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
401 Fremont St
Lena, IL 61048
(815) 369-2525
Lena, IL 61048
(815) 369-2525
Gr: PK-5 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Lena, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Lena, IL include Lena-winslow Jr High School and Lena-winslow Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Lena?
2 public elementary schools are located in Lena.
What is the racial composition of students in Lena?
Lena public elementary schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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