For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,243 students in Godfrey, IL (there are 4 private schools, serving 802 private students). 57% of all K-12 students in Godfrey, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public 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 schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Godfrey have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Godfrey, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: K-1 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
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
Gr: K-1 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #33.
North Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5600 Godfrey Rd
Godfrey, IL 62035
(618) 463-2171
Godfrey, IL 62035
(618) 463-2171
Gr: 2-5 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: n/an/a
6008 Godfrey Rd
Godfrey, IL 62035
(618) 463-2166
Godfrey, IL 62035
(618) 463-2166
Gr: PK | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Godfrey, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Godfrey, IL include Lewis & Clark Elementary School, Gilson Brown Elementary School and North Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Godfrey?
4 public schools are located in Godfrey.
What percentage of students in Godfrey go to public school?
57% of all K-12 students in Godfrey are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Godfrey?
Godfrey public schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Godfrey are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Godfrey include: Gilson Brown Elementary School vs. Lewis & Clark Elementary School, Lewis & Clark Elementary School vs. Gilson Brown Elementary School, North Elementary School vs. Lewis & Clark Elementary School
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