For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,083 students in Pontiac, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Pontiac, IL are Washington Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School and Pontiac Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pontiac, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Pontiac have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% 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 Pontiac, IL (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 N Morrow St
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 844-3687
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 844-3687
Gr: 4-5 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
514 S Main St
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 844-3924
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 844-3924
Gr: 2-3 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Pontiac Jr High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
600 N Morrow St
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 842-4343
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 842-4343
Gr: 6-8 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: n/an/a
117 W Livingston St
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 844-3023
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 844-3023
Gr: PK-1 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Pontiac, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Livingston Area Career Center (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
1100 East Indiana Ave
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 842-2557
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 842-2557
Gr: 11-12
Pontiac Correctional Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
700 West Lincoln St
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 842-2816
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 842-2816
Gr: 12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Pontiac, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Pontiac, IL include Washington Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School and Pontiac Jr High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Pontiac?
4 public elementary schools are located in Pontiac.
What is the racial composition of students in Pontiac?
Pontiac public elementary schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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