For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 478 students in Mount Olive, IL.
The top-ranked public schools in Mount Olive, IL are Mt Olive High School and Mt Olive Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mount Olive, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Mount Olive have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Mount Olive, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mt Olive High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
804 W Main St
Mount Olive, IL 62069
(217) 999-4231
Mount Olive, IL 62069
(217) 999-4231
Gr: 9-12 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Mt Olive Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
804 W Main St
Mount Olive, IL 62069
(217) 999-4241
Mount Olive, IL 62069
(217) 999-4241
Gr: PK-8 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Mount Olive, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Mount Olive, IL include Mt Olive High School and Mt Olive Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Mount Olive?
2 public schools are located in Mount Olive.
What is the racial composition of students in Mount Olive?
Mount Olive public schools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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