For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 348 students in Lexington, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Lexington, IL are Lexington Elementary School and Lexington Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lexington, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Lexington have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% 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 Lexington, IL (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lexington Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 E Wall St
Lexington, IL 61753
(309) 365-2741
Lexington, IL 61753
(309) 365-2741
Gr: PK-5 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Lexington Jr High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 E Wall St
Lexington, IL 61753
(309) 365-2711
Lexington, IL 61753
(309) 365-2711
Gr: 6-8 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Lexington, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Lexington, IL include Lexington Elementary School and Lexington Jr High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Lexington?
2 public elementary schools are located in Lexington.
What is the racial composition of students in Lexington?
Lexington public elementary schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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