For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 2,536 students in Saline County, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Saline County, IL are Eldorado Middle School, Galatia Elementary School and Harrisburg Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Saline County, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Saline County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Saline County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Eldorado Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1907 1st St
Eldorado, IL 62930
(618) 273-8056
Eldorado, IL 62930
(618) 273-8056
Grades: 6-8
| 221 students
Rank: #22.
Galatia Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 N Hickory St
Galatia, IL 62935
(618) 268-6371
Galatia, IL 62935
(618) 268-6371
Grades: K-6
| 203 students
Rank: #33.
Harrisburg Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
312 Bulldog Blvd
Harrisburg, IL 62946
(618) 253-7637
Harrisburg, IL 62946
(618) 253-7637
Grades: 6-8
| 352 students
Rank: #44.
East Side Intermediate School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
315 E Church St
Harrisburg, IL 62946
(618) 253-7637
Harrisburg, IL 62946
(618) 253-7637
Grades: 3-5
| 378 students
Rank: #55.
Carrier Mills-stonefort Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
213 W Furlong St
Carrier Mills, IL 62917
(618) 994-2413
Carrier Mills, IL 62917
(618) 994-2413
Grades: PK-8
| 325 students
Rank: #66.
Eldorado Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Alexander St
Eldorado, IL 62930
(618) 273-9324
Eldorado, IL 62930
(618) 273-9324
Grades: PK-5
| 569 students
Rank: n/an/a
411 W Lincoln St
Harrisburg, IL 62946
(618) 253-7637
Harrisburg, IL 62946
(618) 253-7637
Grades: PK-2
| 488 students
Saline County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Learning Alternative Branch Harrisburg (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
24 S Vine St
Harrisburg, IL 62946
(618) 253-7622
Harrisburg, IL 62946
(618) 253-7622
Grades: 6-12
| 9 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Saline County, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Saline County, IL include Eldorado Middle School, Galatia Elementary School and Harrisburg Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Saline County, IL?
7 public elementary schools are located in Saline County, IL.
What is the racial composition of students in Saline County, IL?
Saline County, IL public elementary schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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