For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 190 students in Scales Mound, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Scales Mound, IL are Scales Mound Jr High School and Scales Mound Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Scales Mound, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Scales Mound have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Scales Mound, IL (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Scales Mound Jr High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
210 Main St
Scales Mound, IL 61075
(815) 845-2215
Scales Mound, IL 61075
(815) 845-2215
Gr: 6-8 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Scales Mound Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
210 Main St
Scales Mound, IL 61075
(815) 845-2215
Scales Mound, IL 61075
(815) 845-2215
Gr: PK-5 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Scales Mound, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Scales Mound, IL include Scales Mound Jr High School and Scales Mound Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Scales Mound?
2 public elementary schools are located in Scales Mound.
What is the racial composition of students in Scales Mound?
Scales Mound public elementary schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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