For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 552 students in Posen, IL (there are 2 private schools, serving 95 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in Posen, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Posen, IL are Gordon School and Posen Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Posen, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Posen have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Posen, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gordon School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14100 S Harrison Ave
Posen, IL 60469
(708) 388-7202
Posen, IL 60469
(708) 388-7202
Gr: K-3 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Posen Elementary School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
14545 S California Ave
Posen, IL 60469
(708) 388-7204
Posen, IL 60469
(708) 388-7204
Gr: 4-5 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Posen, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
149th Rockwell
Posen, IL 60469
(708) 388-7206
Posen, IL 60469
(708) 388-7206
Gr: K-3 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Posen, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Posen, IL include Gordon School and Posen Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Posen?
2 public schools are located in Posen.
What percentage of students in Posen go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in Posen are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Posen?
Posen public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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