For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,200 students in 61920, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 61920, IL are Carl Sandburg Elementary School, Jefferson Elementary School and Pathways Roe 11. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 61920 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in 61920, IL have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61920, IL Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Carl Sandburg Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1924 Reynolds Dr
Charleston, IL 61920
(217) 639-4000
Charleston, IL 61920
(217) 639-4000
Grades: K-3
| 537 students
Rank: #22.
Jefferson Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
801 Jefferson Ave
Charleston, IL 61920
(217) 639-7000
Charleston, IL 61920
(217) 639-7000
Grades: 4-6
| 663 students
Rank: #33.
Pathways Roe 11
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
730 7th St, Jerald Calandrilla
Charleston, IL 61920
(217) 348-0151
Charleston, IL 61920
(217) 348-0151
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Lerna Taoep
Alternative School
10 3rd St
Charleston, IL 61920
(217) 235-4867
Charleston, IL 61920
(217) 235-4867
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Shelbyville Taoep
Alternative School
730 7th St
Charleston, IL 61920
(217) 348-0151
Charleston, IL 61920
(217) 348-0151
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
61920, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Charleston Bridges (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
730 7th St
Charleston, IL 61920
(217) 348-0151
Charleston, IL 61920
(217) 348-0151
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 61920, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 61920, IL include Carl Sandburg Elementary School, Jefferson Elementary School and Pathways Roe 11.
How many public elementary schools are located in 61920?
5 public elementary schools are located in 61920.
What is the racial composition of students in 61920?
61920 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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