Best Mendon Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 669 students in Mendon, IL.
The top-ranked public schools in Mendon, IL are Unity Elementary School, Unity Middle School and Unity High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mendon, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Mendon have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Mendon, IL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Unity Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
136 W Washington St
Mendon, IL 62351
(217) 936-2512
Gr: PK-4 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Unity Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
453 W Collins St
Mendon, IL 62351
(217) 936-2727
Gr: 5-8 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Unity High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
453 W Collins St
Mendon, IL 62351
(217) 936-2116
Gr: 9-12 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Mendon, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Mendon, IL include Unity Elementary School, Unity Middle School and Unity High School.
How many public schools are located in Mendon?
3 public schools are located in Mendon.
What is the racial composition of students in Mendon?
Mendon public schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

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