For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public elementary schools serving 3,041 students in Livingston County, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Livingston County, IL are Saunemin Elementary School, Prairie Central Upper Elementary School and Graymont Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Livingston County, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Livingston County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% 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 Livingston County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Saunemin Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
39 Main St
Saunemin, IL 61769
(815) 832-4421
Saunemin, IL 61769
(815) 832-4421
Gr: PK-8 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Prairie Central Upper Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
312 N Center St
Forrest, IL 61741
(815) 657-8238
Forrest, IL 61741
(815) 657-8238
Gr: 5-6 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Graymont Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
228 Lydia St
Graymont, IL 61743
(815) 743-5346
Graymont, IL 61743
(815) 743-5346
Gr: K-8 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Prairie Central Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 S 1st St
Fairbury, IL 61739
(815) 692-2623
Fairbury, IL 61739
(815) 692-2623
Gr: 2-4 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #55.
Odell Grade School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
203 N East St
Odell, IL 60460
(815) 998-2272
Odell, IL 60460
(815) 998-2272
Gr: PK-8 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #66.
Cornell Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 N 7th St
Cornell, IL 61319
(815) 358-2216
Cornell, IL 61319
(815) 358-2216
Gr: PK-8 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #77.
Prairie Central Primary East
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
407 S 4th St
Chatsworth, IL 60921
(815) 635-3555
Chatsworth, IL 60921
(815) 635-3555
Gr: PK-1 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #88.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 N Morrow St
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 844-3687
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 844-3687
Gr: 4-5 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #99.
Dwight Common School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
801 S Columbia St
Dwight, IL 60420
(815) 584-6221
Dwight, IL 60420
(815) 584-6221
Gr: PK-8 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1010.
Flanagan Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
202 E Falcon Hwy
Flanagan, IL 61740
(815) 796-2261
Flanagan, IL 61740
(815) 796-2261
Gr: PK-8 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1111.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
514 S Main St
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 844-3924
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 844-3924
Gr: 2-3 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1212.
Pontiac Jr High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
600 N Morrow St
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 842-4343
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 842-4343
Gr: 6-8 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: n/an/a
117 W Livingston St
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 844-3023
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 844-3023
Gr: PK-1 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Livingston County, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Livingston County, IL include Saunemin Elementary School, Prairie Central Upper Elementary School and Graymont Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Livingston County?
13 public elementary schools are located in Livingston County.
What is the racial composition of students in Livingston County?
Livingston County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 17% 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 Livingston County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Livingston County include: Prairie Central Elementary School vs. Pontiac Jr High School, Odell Grade School vs. Central Elementary School, Dwight Common School vs. Pontiac Jr High School
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