For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public elementary schools serving 2,517 students in Logan County, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Logan County, IL are Central Elementary School, Emden Elementary School and Lincoln Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Logan County, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Logan County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Logan County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 7th St
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-3386
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-3386
Gr: PK-5 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Emden Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
309 Market St
Emden, IL 62635
(217) 376-3151
Emden, IL 62635
(217) 376-3151
Gr: K-5 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #33.
Lincoln Jr High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
208 Broadway St
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-3535
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-3535
Gr: 6-8 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #44.
Washington-monroe Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1002 Pekin St
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-4764
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-4764
Gr: K-5 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #55.
Chester-east Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1300 1500th St
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-4136
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-4136
Gr: PK-8 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #66.
West Lincoln-broadwell Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2695 Woodlawn Rd
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-2630
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-2630
Gr: PK-8 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #77.
Mount Pulaski Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
119 N Garden St
Mount Pulaski, IL 62548
(217) 792-7220
Mount Pulaski, IL 62548
(217) 792-7220
Gr: PK-8 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #88.
Olympia South Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
103 Ne 5th St
Atlanta, IL 61723
(217) 648-2302
Atlanta, IL 61723
(217) 648-2302
Gr: PK-5 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #99.
Northwest Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
506 11th St
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-6819
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-6819
Gr: K-5 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1010.
Hartsburg-emden Jr-sr High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 W Front St
Hartsburg, IL 62643
(217) 642-5244
Hartsburg, IL 62643
(217) 642-5244
Gr: 6-12 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #1111.
New Holland-middletown Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
75 1250th St
Middletown, IL 62666
(217) 445-2656
Middletown, IL 62666
(217) 445-2656
Gr: PK-8 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
1311 Nicholson Rd
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-3386
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-3386
Gr: PK-2 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Logan County, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Logan County, IL include Central Elementary School, Emden Elementary School and Lincoln Jr High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Logan County?
12 public elementary schools are located in Logan County.
What is the racial composition of students in Logan County?
Logan County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Logan County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Logan County include: Adams Elementary School vs. Chester-east Lincoln Elementary School, Chester-east Lincoln Elementary School vs. Central Elementary School, Central Elementary School vs. Chester-east Lincoln Elementary School
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