For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 293 students in Malta, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary school in Malta, IL is Malta Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Malta, IL public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Malta have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Malta, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Malta Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5068 Il Route 38
Malta, IL 60150
(815) 754-2970
Malta, IL 60150
(815) 754-2970
Gr: K-5 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Malta, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Malta, IL include Malta Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Malta?
1 public elementary schools are located in Malta.
What is the racial composition of students in Malta?
Malta public elementary schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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