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Best Monmouth Public Elementary Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,259 students in Monmouth, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Monmouth, IL are United Elementary School - West, Harding Primary School and Central Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Monmouth, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Monmouth have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% 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 Monmouth, IL (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
United Elementary School - West
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2140 State Highway 135
Monmouth, IL 61462
(309) 734-8513
Gr: PK-3 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Harding Primary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
415 E 9th Ave
Monmouth, IL 61462
(309) 734-4915
Gr: 2-3 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
Central Intermediate School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
401 E 2nd Ave
Monmouth, IL 61462
(309) 734-2213
Gr: 4-6 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: n/an/a
Lincoln Early Childhood School
325 S 11th St
Monmouth, IL 61462
(309) 734-2213
Gr: PK-1 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: n/an/a
United Intermediate School
2140 State Highway 135
Monmouth, IL 61462
(309) 734-8511
Gr: 4-6 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Monmouth, Illinois

Monmouth, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Central Early Childhood Center (Closed 2011)
401 East 2nd Ave
Monmouth, IL 61462
(309) 734-2213
Gr: PK
Knox-warren Spec Educ-kw Central (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
401 E 2nd Ave
Monmouth, IL 61462
(309) 734-2213
Gr: 4-5 | 5 students
Knox-warren Spec Educ-kw Harding (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
415 E 9th Ave
Monmouth, IL 61462
(309) 734-4915
Gr: 2-3 | 5 students Minority enrollment: 40%
Knox-warren Spec Educ-kw Lincoln (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
325 S 11th St
Monmouth, IL 61462
(309) 734-2222
Gr: Inquire with school
Knox-warren Spec Educ-kw Mrhs Ed Elementary School (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
325 W 1st Ave
Monmouth, IL 61462
(309) 734-5118
Gr: 10-12 | 2 students
Knox-warren Spec Educ-kw Mrhs Ls Elementary School (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
325 W 1st Ave
Monmouth, IL 61462
(309) 734-5118
Gr: 9-12 | 8 students Minority enrollment: 13%
Knox-warren Spec Educ-kw West Cr (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
2138 State Highway 1
Monmouth, IL 61462
(309) 734-8513
Gr: K | 6 students Minority enrollment: 17%
Knox-warren Spec Educ-kw West Ls (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
2138 State Highway 1
Monmouth, IL 61462
(309) 734-8513
Gr: 1-5 | 7 students Minority enrollment: 29%
Monmouth High School (Closed 2006)
325 W 1st Ave
Monmouth, IL 61462
(309) 734-5118
Gr: 9-12 | 443 students Minority enrollment: 14%
P A S S Adult Education (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1291 North 6th St
Monmouth, IL 61462
(309) 734-3818
Warren Jrsr High School (Closed 2005)
R R 1
Monmouth, IL 61462
(309) 734-9411
Gr: 6-12 | 209 students
Willits Primary School (Closed 2011)
105 North East St
Monmouth, IL 61462
(309) 734-4031
Gr: K-3
Yorkwood Elementary School (Closed 2008)
2140 State Hwy 135
Monmouth, IL 61462
(309) 734-8513
Gr: PK-5 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Yorkwood Junior High School (Closed 2023)
2140 State Hwy 135
Monmouth, IL 61462
(309) 734-8511
Gr: 9-12 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Monmouth, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Monmouth, IL include United Elementary School - West, Harding Primary School and Central Intermediate School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Monmouth?
5 public elementary schools are located in Monmouth.
What is the racial composition of students in Monmouth?
Monmouth public elementary schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).

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