For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 178 students in Argenta, IL.
The top ranked public elementary school in Argenta, IL is Argenta-oreana Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Argenta, IL public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Argenta have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% 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 Argenta, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Argenta-oreana Middle School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 E East St
Argenta, IL 62501
(217) 795-2163
Argenta, IL 62501
(217) 795-2163
Grades: 6-8
| 178 students
Argenta, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 470
Argenta, IL 62501
(217) 795-2313
Argenta, IL 62501
(217) 795-2313
Grades: K
| 65 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Argenta, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Argenta, IL include Argenta-oreana Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Argenta?
1 public elementary schools are located in Argenta.
What is the racial composition of students in Argenta?
Argenta public elementary schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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