For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 621 students in Erie, IL.
The top ranked public schools in Erie, IL are Erie Elementary School, Erie Middle School and Erie High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Erie, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Erie have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Erie, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Erie Elementary School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
605 6th Ave
Erie, IL 61250
(309) 659-2239
Erie, IL 61250
(309) 659-2239
Grades: PK-4
| 254 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Erie Middle School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 5th Ave
Erie, IL 61250
(309) 659-2239
Erie, IL 61250
(309) 659-2239
Grades: 5-8
| 175 students
Rank: #33.
Erie High School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
435 6th Ave
Erie, IL 61250
(309) 659-2239
Erie, IL 61250
(309) 659-2239
Grades: 9-12
| 192 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Erie, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Erie, IL include Erie Elementary School, Erie Middle School and Erie High School.
How many public schools are located in Erie?
3 public schools are located in Erie.
What is the racial composition of students in Erie?
Erie public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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