For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 410 students in Arcola, IL.
The top ranked public elementary school in Arcola, IL is Arcola Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Arcola, IL public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Arcola have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% 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 Arcola, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Arcola Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
351 W Washington St
Arcola, IL 61910
(217) 268-4961
Arcola, IL 61910
(217) 268-4961
Gr: PK-6 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Arcola, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
H E L P Arcola (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
211 1/2 S Jacques St
Arcola, IL 61910
(217) 268-3855
Arcola, IL 61910
(217) 268-3855
Gr: PK
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Arcola, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Arcola, IL include Arcola Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Arcola?
1 public elementary schools are located in Arcola.
What is the racial composition of students in Arcola?
Arcola public elementary schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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