For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 127 students in Paw Paw, IL.
The top ranked public schools in Paw Paw, IL are Paw Paw Elementary School and Paw Paw Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Paw Paw, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Paw Paw have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Paw Paw, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Paw Paw Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
511 Chapman St
Paw Paw, IL 61353
(815) 627-2841
Paw Paw, IL 61353
(815) 627-2841
Grades: K-5
| 99 students
Rank: #22.
Paw Paw Junior High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
511 Chapman St
Paw Paw, IL 61353
(815) 627-2841
Paw Paw, IL 61353
(815) 627-2841
Grades: 6-8
| 28 students
Paw Paw, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 37
Paw Paw, IL 61353
(815) 627-2841
Paw Paw, IL 61353
(815) 627-2841
Grades: 7-12
| 88 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Paw Paw, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Paw Paw, IL include Paw Paw Elementary School and Paw Paw Junior High School.
How many public schools are located in Paw Paw?
2 public schools are located in Paw Paw.
What is the racial composition of students in Paw Paw?
Paw Paw public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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