For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,140 students in Harrisburg, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Harrisburg, IL are Harrisburg Middle School and East Side Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harrisburg, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Harrisburg have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Harrisburg, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Harrisburg Middle School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
312 Bulldog Blvd
Harrisburg, IL 62946
(618) 253-7637
Harrisburg, IL 62946
(618) 253-7637
Grades: 6-8
| 348 students
Rank: #22.
East Side Intermediate School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
315 E Church St
Harrisburg, IL 62946
(618) 253-7637
Harrisburg, IL 62946
(618) 253-7637
Grades: 3-5
| 385 students
Rank: n/an/a
411 W Lincoln St
Harrisburg, IL 62946
(618) 253-7637
Harrisburg, IL 62946
(618) 253-7637
Grades: K-2
| 407 students
Harrisburg, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Learning Alternative Branch Harrisburg (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
24 S Vine St
Harrisburg, IL 62946
(618) 253-7622
Harrisburg, IL 62946
(618) 253-7622
Grades: 6-12
| 9 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Harrisburg, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Harrisburg, IL include Harrisburg Middle School and East Side Intermediate School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Harrisburg?
3 public elementary schools are located in Harrisburg.
What is the racial composition of students in Harrisburg?
Harrisburg public elementary schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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