Top 10 Best Pike County Public Schools (2023)
For the 2023 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 2,307 students in Pike County, IL (there are 1 private school, serving 36 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Pike County, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Pike County, IL are Western High School, Griggsville-perry Primary School and Western Barry Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pike County, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 31% statewide average). Schools in Pike County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Pike County Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Western High School
Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
401 Mcdonough St
Barry, IL 62312
(217) 335-2323
Barry, IL 62312
(217) 335-2323
Grades: 9-12
| 127 students
Rank: #22.
Griggsville-perry Primary School
Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Po Box 439
Griggsville, IL 62340
(217) 833-2352
Griggsville, IL 62340
(217) 833-2352
Grades: PK-4
| 134 students
Rank: #33.
Western Barry Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
401 Mcdonough St
Barry, IL 62312
(217) 335-2323
Barry, IL 62312
(217) 335-2323
Grades: K-5
| 213 students
Rank: #44.
Western Junior High School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Po Box 189
Kinderhook, IL 62345
(217) 432-8324
Kinderhook, IL 62345
(217) 432-8324
Grades: 6-8
| 181 students
Rank: #55.
Griggsville-perry High School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Po Box 439
Griggsville, IL 62340
(217) 833-2352
Griggsville, IL 62340
(217) 833-2352
Grades: 9-12
| 97 students
Rank: #66.
Pittsfield High School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
201 E Higbee St
Pittsfield, IL 62363
(217) 285-6888
Pittsfield, IL 62363
(217) 285-6888
Grades: 9-12
| 327 students
Rank: #77.
Pikeland Community School
Math: 10% | Reading: 18%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
601 Piper Ln
Pittsfield, IL 62363
(217) 285-9462
Pittsfield, IL 62363
(217) 285-9462
Grades: 3-8
| 519 students
Rank: #88.
Pleasant Hill High School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Po Box 277
Pleasant Hill, IL 62366
(217) 734-2311
Pleasant Hill, IL 62366
(217) 734-2311
Grades: 9-12
| 93 students
Rank: #99.
Pleasant Hill Elementary School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Po Box 277
Pleasant Hill, IL 62366
(217) 734-2311
Pleasant Hill, IL 62366
(217) 734-2311
Grades: PK-8
| 223 students
Rank: #1010.
Griggsville-perry Middle School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Po Box 98
Perry, IL 62362
(217) 236-9161
Perry, IL 62362
(217) 236-9161
Grades: 5-8
| 112 students
Rank: n/an/a
Pace Alternative School
Alternative School
201 E Higbee St
Pittsfield, IL 62363
(217) 285-2248
Pittsfield, IL 62363
(217) 285-2248
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
655 Clarksville Rd
Pittsfield, IL 62363
(217) 285-2431
Pittsfield, IL 62363
(217) 285-2431
Grades: PK-2
| 281 students
Pike County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
401 Mcdonough St
Barry, IL 62312
(217) 335-2323
Barry, IL 62312
(217) 335-2323
Grades: PK-5
| 221 students
401 Mcdonough St
Barry, IL 62312
(217) 335-2323
Barry, IL 62312
(217) 335-2323
Grades: 6-8
| 103 students
Pittsfield Work Camp (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
R.r. 2
Pittsfield, IL 62363
(217) 285-2280
Pittsfield, IL 62363
(217) 285-2280
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Roe East Alternative School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
328 North Illinois St
Pittsfield, IL 62363
(217) 285-6888
Pittsfield, IL 62363
(217) 285-6888
Grades: 6-12
| 1 students
Po Box 189
Kinderhook, IL 62345
(217) 432-8324
Kinderhook, IL 62345
(217) 432-8324
Grades: 9-12
| 90 students
215 South Elem
Hull, IL 62343
(217) 432-5714
Hull, IL 62343
(217) 432-5714
Grades: K-4
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Pike County, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Pike County, IL are Western High School, Griggsville-perry Primary School and Western Barry Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Pike County, IL?
12 public schools are located in Pike County, IL.
What percentage of students in Pike County, IL go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Pike County, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Pike County, IL?
Pike County, IL minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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