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Top 5 Best Fayette County Public Elementary Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 1,979 students in Fayette County, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Fayette County, IL are Ramsey Elementary School, Vandalia Elementary School and Ramsey High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fayette County, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Fayette County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% 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 Fayette County (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ramsey Elementary School
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
516 W 6th St
Ramsey, IL 62080
(618) 423-2010
Grades: PK-5
| 207 students
Rank: #22.
Vandalia Elementary School
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1017 W Fletcher St
Vandalia, IL 62471
(618) 283-5166
Grades: PK-3
| 558 students
Rank: #33.
Ramsey High School
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
702 W 6th St
Ramsey, IL 62080
(618) 423-2333
Grades: 6-12
| 196 students
Rank: #44.
Brownstown Elementary School
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
460 W South St
Brownstown, IL 62418
(618) 427-3368
Grades: PK-6
| 271 students
Rank: #55.
St. Elmo Elementary School
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
519 W 2nd St
Saint Elmo, IL 62458
(618) 829-3263
Grades: PK-6
| 225 students
Rank: #66.
Vandalia Junior High School
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1011 W Fletcher St
Vandalia, IL 62471
(618) 283-5151
Grades: 4-8
| 522 students
Rank: #77.
Focus Safe Sch Program
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1500 W Jefferson St
Vandalia, IL 62471
(618) 283-9311
Grades: 6-9
| n/a students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Fayette County, IL

Fayette County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1500 W Jefferson St
Vandalia, IL 62471
(618) 283-5160
Grades: PK-1
| 295 students
Rr 1 Box 35-3
Farina, IL 62838
(618) 245-6112
Grades: 4-5
| 104 students
Route 51 North
Vandalia, IL 62471
(618) 283-4170
Grades: 12
| n/a students
Route 51 North
Vandalia, IL 62471
(618) 283-4170
Grades: n/a
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Fayette County, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Fayette County, IL include Ramsey Elementary School, Vandalia Elementary School and Ramsey High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Fayette County?
7 public elementary schools are located in Fayette County.
What is the racial composition of students in Fayette County?
Fayette County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Fayette County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Fayette County include: Ramsey Elementary School vs. Vandalia Elementary School, Vandalia Elementary School vs. Ramsey Elementary School

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