Best Public Elementary Schools in Rantoul, IL (2025-26)

Best Rantoul Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 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 score of 5% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and 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 (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Pleasant Acres Elementary School

(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
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1625 Short St
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%)
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400 N Sheldon St
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%)
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500 Sunview Rd
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%)
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650 N Maplewood Dr
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%)
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400 E Wabash Ave
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

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1 Aviation Ctr
Rantoul, IL 61866
(217) 893-5401

Gr: 5-8

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Rantoul, Illinois 51��s (Closed)

School

Location

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Connections - High School Level (Closed 2014)

Special Education School

200 South Century Blvd
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

Gr: PK

Thompson Learning Academy (Closed 2023)

201 S Sheldon St
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?