For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 192 students in De Soto, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary school in De Soto, IL is Desoto Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
De Soto, IL public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in De Soto have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in De Soto, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Desoto Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
311 Hurst Rd
De Soto, IL 62924
(618) 867-2317
De Soto, IL 62924
(618) 867-2317
Gr: PK-8 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in De Soto, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in De Soto, IL include Desoto Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in De Soto?
1 public elementary schools are located in De Soto.
What is the racial composition of students in De Soto?
De Soto public elementary schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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