For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,187 students in Saint Jacob, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Saint Jacob, IL are St. Jacob Elementary School and Triad Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Saint Jacob, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Saint Jacob have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Saint Jacob, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
St. Jacob Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
305 Jacob St
Saint Jacob, IL 62281
(618) 644-2541
Saint Jacob, IL 62281
(618) 644-2541
Gr: PK-5 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #22.
Triad Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9539 Us Highway 40
Saint Jacob, IL 62281
(618) 644-5511
Saint Jacob, IL 62281
(618) 644-5511
Gr: 6-8 | 948 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Saint Jacob, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Saint Jacob, IL include St. Jacob Elementary School and Triad Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Saint Jacob?
2 public elementary schools are located in Saint Jacob.
What is the racial composition of students in Saint Jacob?
Saint Jacob public elementary schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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