Best Pana Public Elementary Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 755 students in Pana, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Pana, IL are Pana Jr High School and Pana Elementary 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 27% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Pana have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% 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 Pana, IL (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pana Jr High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
203 W 8th St
Pana, IL 62557
(217) 562-6543
Gr: 6-8 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Pana Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
209 W 9th St
Pana, IL 62557
(217) 562-1510
Gr: PK-5 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Pana, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Pana, IL include Pana Jr High School and Pana Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Pana?
2 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), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).

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