For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 741 students in Sparta, IL.
The top ranked public elementary school in Sparta, IL is Sparta Lincoln School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sparta, IL public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Sparta have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Sparta, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sparta Lincoln School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
203a Dean Ave
Sparta, IL 62286
(618) 443-5331
Sparta, IL 62286
(618) 443-5331
Gr: PK-8 | 741 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Sparta, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
119 Legion Dr
Sparta, IL 62286
(618) 443-5331
Sparta, IL 62286
(618) 443-5331
Gr: PK-3 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Sparta, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Sparta, IL include Sparta Lincoln School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Sparta?
1 public elementary schools are located in Sparta.
What is the racial composition of students in Sparta?
Sparta public elementary schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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