For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 178 students in West Salem, IL.
The top ranked public elementary school in West Salem, IL is West Salem Grade School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
West Salem, IL public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in West Salem have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in West Salem, IL (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Salem Grade School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
105 E School St
West Salem, IL 62476
(618) 456-8881
West Salem, IL 62476
(618) 456-8881
Gr: PK-8 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in West Salem, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in West Salem, IL include West Salem Grade School.
How many public elementary schools are located in West Salem?
1 public elementary schools are located in West Salem.
What is the racial composition of students in West Salem?
West Salem public elementary schools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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