For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 2,438 students in Pike County, IL (there are 1 private school, serving 44 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 Griggsville-perry Primary School, Griggsville-perry High School and Western Jr High 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 16% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Pike County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Pike County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Griggsville-perry Primary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
202 N Stanford St
Griggsville, IL 62340
(217) 833-2352
Griggsville, IL 62340
(217) 833-2352
Gr: PK-4 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #22.
Griggsville-perry High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
202 N Stanford St
Griggsville, IL 62340
(217) 833-2352
Griggsville, IL 62340
(217) 833-2352
Gr: 9-12 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Western Jr High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 Chaney St
Kinderhook, IL 62345
(217) 432-8324
Kinderhook, IL 62345
(217) 432-8324
Gr: 6-8 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Western Barry Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
401 Mcdonough St
Barry, IL 62312
(217) 335-2323
Barry, IL 62312
(217) 335-2323
Gr: K-5 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #55.
Western High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
401 Mcdonough St
Barry, IL 62312
(217) 335-2323
Barry, IL 62312
(217) 335-2323
Gr: 9-12 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #66.
Pittsfield High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
201 E Higbee St
Pittsfield, IL 62363
(217) 285-6888
Pittsfield, IL 62363
(217) 285-6888
Gr: 9-12 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #77.
Griggsville-perry Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
201 E North St
Perry, IL 62362
(217) 236-9161
Perry, IL 62362
(217) 236-9161
Gr: 5-8 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #88.
Pleasant Hill High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
501 E Quincy St
Pleasant Hill, IL 62366
(217) 734-2311
Pleasant Hill, IL 62366
(217) 734-2311
Gr: 9-12 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #99.
Pikeland Community School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
601 Piper Ln
Pittsfield, IL 62363
(217) 285-9462
Pittsfield, IL 62363
(217) 285-9462
Gr: 3-8 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1010.
Pleasant Hill Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
501 E Quincy St
Pleasant Hill, IL 62366
(217) 734-2311
Pleasant Hill, IL 62366
(217) 734-2311
Gr: PK-8 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
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
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
655 Clarksville Rd
Pittsfield, IL 62363
(217) 285-2431
Pittsfield, IL 62363
(217) 285-2431
Gr: PK-2 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Pike County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
401 Mcdonough St
Barry, IL 62312
(217) 335-2323
Barry, IL 62312
(217) 335-2323
Gr: PK-5 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
401 Mcdonough St
Barry, IL 62312
(217) 335-2323
Barry, IL 62312
(217) 335-2323
Gr: 6-8 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1
Roe East Alternative School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
328 North Illinois St
Pittsfield, IL 62363
(217) 285-6888
Pittsfield, IL 62363
(217) 285-6888
Gr: 6-12 | 1 student Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Po Box 189
Kinderhook, IL 62345
(217) 432-8324
Kinderhook, IL 62345
(217) 432-8324
Gr: 9-12 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Pike County, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Pike County, IL include Griggsville-perry Primary School, Griggsville-perry High School and Western Jr High School.
How many public schools are located in Pike County?
12 public schools are located in Pike County.
What percentage of students in Pike County go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Pike County are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Pike County?
Pike County public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Pike County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Pike County include: Pace Alternative School vs. Pittsfield South Elementary School, Pleasant Hill High School vs. Western High School, Western High School vs. Pleasant Hill High School
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