For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 163 students in Pittsburg, IL.
The top-ranked public school in Pittsburg, IL is Lincoln Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pittsburg, IL public school have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Pittsburg have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Pittsburg, IL (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
20163 Corinth Rd
Pittsburg, IL 62974
(618) 982-2130
Pittsburg, IL 62974
(618) 982-2130
Gr: 3-4 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Pittsburg, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Pittsburg, IL include Lincoln Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Pittsburg?
1 public schools are located in Pittsburg.
What is the racial composition of students in Pittsburg?
Pittsburg public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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