For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,832 students in Pontiac, IL (there are 3 private schools, serving 214 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Pontiac, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Pontiac, IL are Pontiac High School, Lincoln Elementary School and Washington Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pontiac, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 31% statewide average). Schools in Pontiac have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Pontiac, IL (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pontiac High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1100 E Indiana Ave
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 844-6113
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 844-6113
Grades: 9-12
| 696 students
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
514 S Main St
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 844-3924
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 844-3924
Grades: 2-3
| 224 students
Rank: #33.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 N Morrow St
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 844-3687
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 844-3687
Grades: 3-7
| 231 students
Rank: #44.
Pontiac Jr High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
600 N Morrow St
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 842-4343
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 842-4343
Grades: 6-8
| 347 students
Rank: n/an/a
117 W Livingston St
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 844-3023
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 844-3023
Grades: PK-2
| 334 students
Rank: n/an/a
Livingston Area Career Cntr
Vocational School
1100 E Indiana Ave
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 842-2557
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 842-2557
Grades: 11-12
| 0 students
Pontiac, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Livingston Area Career Center (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
1100 East Indiana Ave
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 842-2557
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 842-2557
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
Pontiac Correctional Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
700 West Lincoln St
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 842-2816
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 842-2816
Grades: 12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Pontiac, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Pontiac, IL include Pontiac High School, Lincoln Elementary School and Washington Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Pontiac, IL?
6 public schools are located in Pontiac, IL.
What percentage of students in Pontiac, IL go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Pontiac, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Pontiac, IL?
Pontiac, IL public schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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