For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 687 students in Junction, IL.
The top ranked public schools in Junction, IL are Gallatin Elementary School, Gallatin Junior High School and Gallatin High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Junction, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Junction have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Junction, IL (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gallatin Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5175 Highway 13
Junction, IL 62954
(618) 272-3821
Junction, IL 62954
(618) 272-3821
Gr: PK-4 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Gallatin Junior High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5175 Highway 13
Junction, IL 62954
(618) 272-3821
Junction, IL 62954
(618) 272-3821
Gr: 5-8 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
Gallatin High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5175 Highway 13
Junction, IL 62954
(618) 272-3821
Junction, IL 62954
(618) 272-3821
Gr: 9-12 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Junction, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Junction, IL include Gallatin Elementary School, Gallatin Junior High School and Gallatin High School.
How many public schools are located in Junction?
3 public schools are located in Junction.
What is the racial composition of students in Junction?
Junction public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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