For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 655 students in Momence, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Momence, IL are Momence Jr High School and Je-neir Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Momence, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Momence have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% 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 Momence, IL (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Momence Jr High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
801 W 2nd St
Momence, IL 60954
(815) 472-4184
Momence, IL 60954
(815) 472-4184
Gr: 5-8 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #22.
Je-neir Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1001 W 2nd St
Momence, IL 60954
(815) 472-6646
Momence, IL 60954
(815) 472-6646
Gr: K-4 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Momence, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
415 N Dixie Hwy
Momence, IL 60954
(815) 472-4045
Momence, IL 60954
(815) 472-4045
Gr: PK-K | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Momence, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Momence, IL include Momence Jr High School and Je-neir Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Momence?
2 public elementary schools are located in Momence.
What is the racial composition of students in Momence?
Momence public elementary schools minority enrollment is 52% 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 Momence are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Momence include: Momence Jr High School vs. Je-neir Elementary School, Je-neir Elementary School vs. Momence Jr High School
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