For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,234 students in Mt Zion, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Mt Zion, IL are Mt Zion Elementary School and Mt Zion Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mt Zion, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Mt Zion have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Mt Zion, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mt Zion Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
725 W Main St
Mt Zion, IL 62549
(217) 864-3631
Mt Zion, IL 62549
(217) 864-3631
Gr: 2-3 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Mt Zion Intermediate School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
310 S Henderson St
Mt Zion, IL 62549
(217) 864-2921
Mt Zion, IL 62549
(217) 864-2921
Gr: 4-6 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
1320 W Main St
Mt Zion, IL 62549
(217) 864-2711
Mt Zion, IL 62549
(217) 864-2711
Gr: PK-1 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Mt Zion, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Mt Zion, IL include Mt Zion Elementary School and Mt Zion Intermediate School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Mt Zion?
3 public elementary schools are located in Mt Zion.
What is the racial composition of students in Mt Zion?
Mt Zion public elementary schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Mt Zion are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Mt Zion include: Mcgaughey Elementary School vs. Mt Zion Intermediate School, Mt Zion Intermediate School vs. Mcgaughey Elementary School, Mt Zion Intermediate School vs. Mt Zion Elementary School
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