For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,016 students in Godfrey, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Godfrey, IL are Lewis & Clark Elementary School, Gilson Brown Elementary School and North Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Godfrey, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Godfrey have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Godfrey, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lewis & Clark Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6800 Humbert Rd
Godfrey, IL 62035
(618) 463-2177
Godfrey, IL 62035
(618) 463-2177
Grades: K-1
| 263 students
Rank: #22.
Gilson Brown Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1613 W Delmar Ave
Godfrey, IL 62035
(618) 463-2175
Godfrey, IL 62035
(618) 463-2175
Grades: K-1
| 186 students
Rank: #33.
North Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5600 Godfrey Rd
Godfrey, IL 62035
(618) 463-2171
Godfrey, IL 62035
(618) 463-2171
Grades: 2-5
| 567 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Godfrey, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Godfrey, IL include Lewis & Clark Elementary School, Gilson Brown Elementary School and North Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Godfrey?
3 public elementary schools are located in Godfrey.
What is the racial composition of students in Godfrey?
Godfrey public elementary schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Godfrey are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Godfrey include: Gilson Brown Elementary School vs. Lewis & Clark Elementary School, Lewis & Clark Elementary School vs. Gilson Brown Elementary School, Gilson Brown Elementary School vs. North Elementary School
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