For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 541 students in Piasa, IL.
The top-ranked public schools in Piasa, IL are Southwestern Middle School and Southwestern High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Piasa, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Piasa have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Piasa, IL (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southwestern Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8226 Route 111
Piasa, IL 62079
(618) 372-3813
Piasa, IL 62079
(618) 372-3813
Gr: 7-8 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Southwestern High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8226 Route 111
Piasa, IL 62079
(618) 372-3813
Piasa, IL 62079
(618) 372-3813
Gr: 9-12 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Piasa, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Piasa, IL include Southwestern Middle School and Southwestern High School.
How many public schools are located in Piasa?
2 public schools are located in Piasa.
What is the racial composition of students in Piasa?
Piasa public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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