For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 785 students in Staunton, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Staunton, IL are Staunton Jr High School and Staunton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Staunton, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Staunton have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% 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 Staunton, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Staunton Jr High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
801 N Deneen St
Staunton, IL 62088
(618) 635-3831
Staunton, IL 62088
(618) 635-3831
Gr: 6-8 | 238 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Staunton Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
801 N Deneen St
Staunton, IL 62088
(618) 635-3831
Staunton, IL 62088
(618) 635-3831
Gr: PK-5 | 547 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Staunton, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Staunton, IL include Staunton Jr High School and Staunton Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Staunton?
2 public elementary schools are located in Staunton.
What is the racial composition of students in Staunton?
Staunton public elementary schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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