For the 2025 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 Western Barry Elementary School, Western Jr High School and Griggsville-perry Primary 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 11% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Pike County have an average ranking of 1/10, 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Western Barry Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
401 Mcdonough St
Barry, IL 62312
(217) 335-2323
Barry, IL 62312
(217) 335-2323
Grades: K-5
| 249 students
Rank: #22.
Western Jr High School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 Chaney St
Kinderhook, IL 62345
(217) 432-8324
Kinderhook, IL 62345
(217) 432-8324
Grades: 6-8
| 148 students
Rank: #33.
Griggsville-perry Primary School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
202 N Stanford St
Griggsville, IL 62340
(217) 833-2352
Griggsville, IL 62340
(217) 833-2352
Grades: PK-4
| 147 students
Rank: #44.
Pikeland Community School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
601 Piper Ln
Pittsfield, IL 62363
(217) 285-9462
Pittsfield, IL 62363
(217) 285-9462
Grades: 3-8
| 490 students
Rank: #55.
Griggsville-perry Middle School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
201 E North St
Perry, IL 62362
(217) 236-9161
Perry, IL 62362
(217) 236-9161
Grades: 5-8
| 88 students
Rank: #66.
Pleasant Hill Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
501 E Quincy St
Pleasant Hill, IL 62366
(217) 734-2311
Pleasant Hill, IL 62366
(217) 734-2311
Grades: PK-8
| 264 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
| 354 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 elementary schools in Pike County, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Pike County, IL include Western Barry Elementary School, Western Jr High School and Griggsville-perry Primary 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: Pittsfield South Elementary School vs. Pleasant Hill Elementary School, Pittsfield South Elementary School vs. Pace Alternative School
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