For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 842 students in Princeton, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Princeton, IL are Lincoln Elementary School and Logan Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Princeton, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Princeton have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% 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 Princeton, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
501 S Euclid Ave
Princeton, IL 61356
(815) 875-1164
Princeton, IL 61356
(815) 875-1164
Gr: 3-4 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Logan Jr High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
302 W Central Ave
Princeton, IL 61356
(815) 875-6415
Princeton, IL 61356
(815) 875-6415
Gr: 5-8 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
725 W Putnam St
Princeton, IL 61356
(815) 875-4417
Princeton, IL 61356
(815) 875-4417
Gr: K-3 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Princeton, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Princeton, IL include Lincoln Elementary School and Logan Jr High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Princeton?
3 public elementary schools are located in Princeton.
What is the racial composition of students in Princeton?
Princeton public elementary schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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