For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 489 students in Mendon, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Mendon, IL are Unity Elementary School and Unity Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mendon, 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 30% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Mendon have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% 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 Mendon, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Unity Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
136 W Washington St
Mendon, IL 62351
(217) 936-2512
Mendon, IL 62351
(217) 936-2512
Grades: PK-4
| 295 students
Rank: #22.
Unity Middle School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
453 W Collins St
Mendon, IL 62351
(217) 936-2727
Mendon, IL 62351
(217) 936-2727
Grades: 5-8
| 194 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Mendon, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Mendon, IL include Unity Elementary School and Unity Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Mendon?
2 public elementary schools are located in Mendon.
What is the racial composition of students in Mendon?
Mendon public elementary schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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