For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,205 students in Saint Joseph, IL.
The top-ranked public schools in Saint Joseph, IL are St. Joseph Middle School, St. Joseph Elementary School and St. Joseph-ogden High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Saint Joseph, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Saint Joseph have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Saint Joseph, IL (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
St. Joseph Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
606 E Peters Dr
Saint Joseph, IL 61873
(217) 469-2334
Saint Joseph, IL 61873
(217) 469-2334
Gr: 5-8 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
St. Joseph Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
404 S 5th St
Saint Joseph, IL 61873
(217) 469-2291
Saint Joseph, IL 61873
(217) 469-2291
Gr: PK-4 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
St. Joseph-ogden High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
301 N Main St
Saint Joseph, IL 61873
(217) 469-2332
Saint Joseph, IL 61873
(217) 469-2332
Gr: 9-12 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Saint Joseph, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 409
Saint Joseph, IL 61873
(217) 469-2291
Saint Joseph, IL 61873
(217) 469-2291
Gr: PK-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Saint Joseph, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Saint Joseph, IL include St. Joseph Middle School, St. Joseph Elementary School and St. Joseph-ogden High School.
How many public schools are located in Saint Joseph?
3 public schools are located in Saint Joseph.
What is the racial composition of students in Saint Joseph?
Saint Joseph public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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