For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 325 students in Jonesboro, IL.
The top ranked public school in Jonesboro, IL is Jonesboro Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jonesboro, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Jonesboro have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Jonesboro, IL (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jonesboro Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
309 Cook Ave
Jonesboro, IL 62952
(618) 833-5148
Jonesboro, IL 62952
(618) 833-5148
Gr: PK-8 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
Tcse-jonesboro Grade School
Special Education School
309 Cook Ave
Jonesboro, IL 62952
(618) 833-5148
Jonesboro, IL 62952
(618) 833-5148
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Jonesboro, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Jonesboro, IL include Jonesboro Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Jonesboro?
2 public schools are located in Jonesboro.
What is the racial composition of students in Jonesboro?
Jonesboro public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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