For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 404 students in Saint Elmo, IL.
The top ranked public schools in Saint Elmo, IL are St. Elmo Elementary School, St. Elmo Sr High School and St. Elmo Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Saint Elmo, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Saint Elmo have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 51爆料s in Saint Elmo, IL (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
St. Elmo Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
519 W 2nd St
Saint Elmo, IL 62458
(618) 829-3263
Saint Elmo, IL 62458
(618) 829-3263
Gr: PK-6 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
St. Elmo Sr High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 W 12th St
Saint Elmo, IL 62458
(618) 829-3227
Saint Elmo, IL 62458
(618) 829-3227
Gr: 9-12 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
St. Elmo Jr High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 W 12th St
Saint Elmo, IL 62458
(618) 829-3227
Saint Elmo, IL 62458
(618) 829-3227
Gr: 7-8 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Saint Elmo, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Saint Elmo, IL include St. Elmo Elementary School, St. Elmo Sr High School and St. Elmo Jr High School.
How many public schools are located in Saint Elmo?
3 public schools are located in Saint Elmo.
What is the racial composition of students in Saint Elmo?
Saint Elmo public schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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