For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 403 students in Prophetstown, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Prophetstown, IL are Prophetstown Elementary School and Plt Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Prophetstown, 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 49% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Prophetstown have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% 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 Prophetstown, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Prophetstown Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
301 W 3rd St
Prophetstown, IL 61277
(815) 537-2345
Prophetstown, IL 61277
(815) 537-2345
Grades: PK-3
| 234 students
Rank: #22.
Plt Middle School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
38 Ferry St
Prophetstown, IL 61277
(815) 537-5084
Prophetstown, IL 61277
(815) 537-5084
Grades: 6-8
| 169 students
Prophetstown, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Bi-county Sp Ed-ecse Prophetstown (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
301 W 3rd St
Prophetstown, IL 61277
(815) 537-2345
Prophetstown, IL 61277
(815) 537-2345
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Prophetstown, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Prophetstown, IL include Prophetstown Elementary School and Plt Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Prophetstown?
2 public elementary schools are located in Prophetstown.
What is the racial composition of students in Prophetstown?
Prophetstown public elementary schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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