For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 768 students in Pana, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Pana, IL are Lincoln Elementary School and Pana Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pana, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Pana have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Pana, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
614 E 2nd St
Pana, IL 62557
(217) 562-8543
Pana, IL 62557
(217) 562-8543
Grades: 3-5
| 216 students
Rank: #22.
Pana Jr High School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
203 W 8th St
Pana, IL 62557
(217) 562-6543
Pana, IL 62557
(217) 562-6543
Grades: 6-8
| 257 students
Rank: n/an/a
200 Sherman St
Pana, IL 62557
(217) 562-7543
Pana, IL 62557
(217) 562-7543
Grades: PK-2
| 295 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Pana, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Pana, IL include Lincoln Elementary School and Pana Jr High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Pana?
3 public elementary schools are located in Pana.
What is the racial composition of students in Pana?
Pana public elementary schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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