For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 1,740 students in Pike County, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Pike County, IL are Griggsville-perry Primary School, Western Jr High 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Pike County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 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 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.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Pike County, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Pike County, IL include Griggsville-perry Primary School, Western Jr High School and Western Barry Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Pike County?
8 public elementary schools are located in Pike County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pike County?
Pike County 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).
Which public elementary schools in Pike County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Pike County include: Pace Alternative School vs. Pittsfield South Elementary School, Pittsfield South Elementary School vs. Pace Alternative School, Pittsfield South Elementary School vs. Pleasant Hill Elementary School
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