For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,151 students in Pana, IL (there are 2 private schools, serving 194 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in Pana, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Pana, IL are Pana Jr High School, Lincoln Elementary School and Pana Sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pana, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Pana have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Pana, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pana Jr High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
203 W 8th St
Pana, IL 62557
(217) 562-6543
Pana, IL 62557
(217) 562-6543
Gr: 6-8 | 257 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
614 E 2nd St
Pana, IL 62557
(217) 562-8543
Pana, IL 62557
(217) 562-8543
Gr: 3-5 | 216 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Pana Sr High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
201 W 8th St
Pana, IL 62557
(217) 562-6643
Pana, IL 62557
(217) 562-6643
Gr: 9-12 | 383 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
200 Sherman St
Pana, IL 62557
(217) 562-7543
Pana, IL 62557
(217) 562-7543
Gr: PK-2 | 295 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Pana, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Pana, IL include Pana Jr High School, Lincoln Elementary School and Pana Sr High School.
How many public schools are located in Pana?
4 public schools are located in Pana.
What percentage of students in Pana go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in Pana are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Pana?
Pana public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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