For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 1,556 students in Rantoul, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Rantoul, IL are Pleasant Acres Elementary School, Northview Elementary School and Broadmeadow Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rantoul, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 7% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Rantoul have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Rantoul, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pleasant Acres Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1625 Short St
Rantoul, IL 61866
(217) 893-5402
Rantoul, IL 61866
(217) 893-5402
Gr: K-5 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #22.
Northview Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 N Sheldon St
Rantoul, IL 61866
(217) 893-5403
Rantoul, IL 61866
(217) 893-5403
Gr: K-5 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Broadmeadow Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 Sunview Rd
Rantoul, IL 61866
(217) 893-5405
Rantoul, IL 61866
(217) 893-5405
Gr: K-5 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Eastlawn Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
650 N Maplewood Dr
Rantoul, IL 61866
(217) 893-5404
Rantoul, IL 61866
(217) 893-5404
Gr: K-4 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #55.
J W Eater Jr High School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 E Wabash Ave
Rantoul, IL 61866
(217) 893-5401
Rantoul, IL 61866
(217) 893-5401
Gr: 6-8 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: n/an/a
Rise Academy At Jw Eater
Alternative School
1 Aviation Ctr
Rantoul, IL 61866
(217) 893-5401
Rantoul, IL 61866
(217) 893-5401
Gr: 5-8
Rantoul, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Connections - High School Level (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
200 South Century Blvd
Rantoul, IL 61866
(217) 892-8877
Rantoul, IL 61866
(217) 892-8877
Gr: 9-12
Spectrum - Longview Elementary School (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
200 South Century Blvd
Rantoul, IL 61866
(217) 834-3559
Rantoul, IL 61866
(217) 834-3559
Gr: PK
201 S Sheldon St
Rantoul, IL 61866
(217) 893-4171
Rantoul, IL 61866
(217) 893-4171
Gr: 6-8 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Rantoul, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Rantoul, IL include Pleasant Acres Elementary School, Northview Elementary School and Broadmeadow Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Rantoul?
6 public elementary schools are located in Rantoul.
What is the racial composition of students in Rantoul?
Rantoul public elementary schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Rantoul are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Rantoul include: Eastlawn Elementary School vs. Broadmeadow Elementary School, Northview Elementary School vs. Eastlawn Elementary School, Broadmeadow Elementary School vs. Eastlawn Elementary School
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