For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 91 students in Lovejoy, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Lovejoy, IL are Lovejoy Middle School and Lovejoy Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lovejoy, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Lovejoy have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Lovejoy, IL (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lovejoy Middle School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
800 Madison St
Lovejoy, IL 62059
(618) 271-1014
Lovejoy, IL 62059
(618) 271-1014
Gr: 6-8 | 24 students
Rank: #22.
Lovejoy Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
800 Madison St
Lovejoy, IL 62059
(618) 271-1014
Lovejoy, IL 62059
(618) 271-1014
Gr: PK-5 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Lovejoy, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Lovejoy, IL include Lovejoy Middle School and Lovejoy Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Lovejoy?
2 public elementary schools are located in Lovejoy.
What is the racial composition of students in Lovejoy?
Lovejoy public elementary schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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