For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 558 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 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Posen, IL (2026)
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 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
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 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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