For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,113 students in Pinckneyville, IL (there are 1 private school, serving 127 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Pinckneyville, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Pinckneyville, IL are Pinckneyville Middle School, Pinckneyville Elementary School and Pinckneyville Comm High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pinckneyville, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Pinckneyville have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Pinckneyville, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pinckneyville Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
700 E Water St
Pinckneyville, IL 62274
(618) 357-2724
Pinckneyville, IL 62274
(618) 357-2724
Gr: 5-8 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Pinckneyville Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
301 W Mulberry St
Pinckneyville, IL 62274
(618) 357-5161
Pinckneyville, IL 62274
(618) 357-5161
Gr: PK-4 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Pinckneyville Comm High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 E Water St
Pinckneyville, IL 62274
(618) 357-5013
Pinckneyville, IL 62274
(618) 357-5013
Gr: 9-12 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Community Cons School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6067 State Route 154
Pinckneyville, IL 62274
(618) 357-2419
Pinckneyville, IL 62274
(618) 357-2419
Gr: PK-8 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Pinckneyville, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Pinckneyville Correctional Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
5835 State Route 154
Pinckneyville, IL 62274
(618) 357-9722
Pinckneyville, IL 62274
(618) 357-9722
Gr: 12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Pinckneyville, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Pinckneyville, IL include Pinckneyville Middle School, Pinckneyville Elementary School and Pinckneyville Comm High School.
How many public schools are located in Pinckneyville?
4 public schools are located in Pinckneyville.
What percentage of students in Pinckneyville go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Pinckneyville are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Pinckneyville?
Pinckneyville public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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