For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,151 students in Pana, IL (there are , serving 194 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in Pana, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Pana, IL are Lincoln Elementary School, Pana Jr High School and Pana Sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pana, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Pana have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Pana, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
614 E 2nd St
Pana, IL 62557
(217) 562-8543
Pana, IL 62557
(217) 562-8543
Grades: 3-5
| 216 students
Rank: #22.
Pana Jr High School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
203 W 8th St
Pana, IL 62557
(217) 562-6543
Pana, IL 62557
(217) 562-6543
Grades: 6-8
| 257 students
Rank: #33.
Pana Sr High School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
201 W 8th St
Pana, IL 62557
(217) 562-6643
Pana, IL 62557
(217) 562-6643
Grades: 9-12
| 383 students
Rank: n/an/a
200 Sherman St
Pana, IL 62557
(217) 562-7543
Pana, IL 62557
(217) 562-7543
Grades: PK-2
| 295 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Pana, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Pana, IL include Lincoln Elementary School, Pana Jr High School and Pana Sr High School.
How many public schools are located in Pana?
4 public schools are located in Pana.
What percentage of students in Pana go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in Pana are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Pana?
Pana public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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