For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 833 students in Menard County, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Menard County, IL are Greenview Elementary School, Porta Central and Greenview Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Menard County, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Menard County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% 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 Menard County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Greenview Elementary School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
147 E Palmer St
Greenview, IL 62642
(217) 968-2295
Greenview, IL 62642
(217) 968-2295
Grades: PK-5
| 107 students
Rank: #22.
Porta Central
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Owen Ave
Petersburg, IL 62675
(217) 632-7781
Petersburg, IL 62675
(217) 632-7781
Grades: 3-6
| 275 students
Rank: #33.
Greenview Jr/sr High School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
147 E Palmer St
Greenview, IL 62642
(217) 968-2295
Greenview, IL 62642
(217) 968-2295
Grades: 6-12
| 108 students
Rank: n/an/a
514 W Monroe St
Petersburg, IL 62675
(217) 632-7731
Petersburg, IL 62675
(217) 632-7731
Grades: PK-2
| 343 students
Menard County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
P O Box 320
Greenview, IL 62642
(217) 968-2295
Greenview, IL 62642
(217) 968-2295
Grades: 7-8
| 60 students
17651 Bluejay Rd
Petersburg, IL 62675
(217) 632-3219
Petersburg, IL 62675
(217) 632-3219
Grades: 7-8
| 151 students
Salt Creek Academy (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
30819 Fancy Pr Ave
Athens, IL 62613
(217) 566-3841
Athens, IL 62613
(217) 566-3841
Grades: 10-11
| 9 students
306 North Elm St
Tallula, IL 62688
(217) 634-4328
Tallula, IL 62688
(217) 634-4328
Grades: PK-3
| 37 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Menard County, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Menard County, IL include Greenview Elementary School, Porta Central and Greenview Jr/sr High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Menard County?
4 public elementary schools are located in Menard County.
What is the racial composition of students in Menard County?
Menard County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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