For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 1,165 students in Massac County, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Massac County, IL are Franklin Elementary School, Jefferson Elementary School and Unity Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Massac County, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Massac County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% 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 Massac County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Franklin Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1006 Mount Mission Rd
Metropolis, IL 62960
(618) 524-2243
Metropolis, IL 62960
(618) 524-2243
Grades: PK-6
| 150 students
Rank: #22.
Jefferson Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4915 Jefferson School Rd
Metropolis, IL 62960
(618) 524-4390
Metropolis, IL 62960
(618) 524-4390
Grades: K-6
| 124 students
Rank: #33.
Unity Elementary School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6846 Unity School Rd
Brookport, IL 62910
(618) 564-2582
Brookport, IL 62910
(618) 564-2582
Grades: K-6
| 134 students
Rank: #44.
Brookport Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
319 Ferry St
Brookport, IL 62910
(618) 564-2482
Brookport, IL 62910
(618) 564-2482
Grades: PK-6
| 153 students
Rank: #55.
Maple Grove Elementary School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1698 Grand Chain Rd
Metropolis, IL 62960
(618) 543-7434
Metropolis, IL 62960
(618) 543-7434
Grades: PK-6
| 114 students
Rank: #66.
Metropolis Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1015 Filmore St
Metropolis, IL 62960
(618) 524-4821
Metropolis, IL 62960
(618) 524-4821
Grades: PK-6
| 490 students
Rank: n/an/a
Starquest Academy Rssp South
Alternative School
1102 W 10th St
Metropolis, IL 62960
(618) 998-1283
Metropolis, IL 62960
(618) 998-1283
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Massac County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2841 Old Marion Rd
Metropolis, IL 62960
(618) 524-3440
Metropolis, IL 62960
(618) 524-3440
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
619 E 5th St
Metropolis, IL 62960
(618) 524-4621
Metropolis, IL 62960
(618) 524-4621
Grades: PK-4
| 104 students
Massac County Pre-kndrgrtnbrookport Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Special Education School
Po Box 278
Brookport, IL 62910
(618) 564-3494
Brookport, IL 62910
(618) 564-3494
Grades: PK
| 38 students
Massac County Pre-kndrgrtnmetropolis Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1002 Catherine St
Metropolis, IL 62960
(618) 524-2444
Metropolis, IL 62960
(618) 524-2444
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Po Box 151
Metropolis, IL 62960
(618) 524-4315
Metropolis, IL 62960
(618) 524-4315
Grades: 5-6
| 183 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Massac County, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Massac County, IL include Franklin Elementary School, Jefferson Elementary School and Unity Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Massac County?
7 public elementary schools are located in Massac County.
What is the racial composition of students in Massac County?
Massac County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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