For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 352 students in Pittsfield, IL.
The top ranked public high school in Pittsfield, IL is Pittsfield High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pittsfield, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Pittsfield have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Pittsfield, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Pittsfield High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Pittsfield, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pittsfield High School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
201 E Higbee St
Pittsfield, IL 62363
(217) 285-6888
Pittsfield, IL 62363
(217) 285-6888
Grades: 9-12
| 352 students
Rank: n/an/a
Pace Alternative School
Alternative School
201 E Higbee St
Pittsfield, IL 62363
(217) 285-2248
Pittsfield, IL 62363
(217) 285-2248
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Pittsfield, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Pittsfield Work Camp (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
R.r. 2
Pittsfield, IL 62363
(217) 285-2280
Pittsfield, IL 62363
(217) 285-2280
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Roe East Alternative School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
328 North Illinois St
Pittsfield, IL 62363
(217) 285-6888
Pittsfield, IL 62363
(217) 285-6888
Grades: 6-12
| 1 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Pittsfield, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in Pittsfield, IL include Pittsfield High School.
How many public high schools are located in Pittsfield?
2 public high schools are located in Pittsfield.
What is the racial composition of students in Pittsfield?
Pittsfield public high schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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