For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 771 students in Pulaski County, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Pulaski County, IL are Century Elementary School, Meridian High School and Century Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pulaski County, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Pulaski County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Pulaski County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Century Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4721 Shawnee College Rd
Ullin, IL 62992
(618) 845-3572
Ullin, IL 62992
(618) 845-3572
Gr: PK-5 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Meridian High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1401 Mounds Rd
Mounds, IL 62964
(618) 342-6778
Mounds, IL 62964
(618) 342-6778
Gr: 6-12 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #33.
Century Jr/sr High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4721 Shawnee College Rd
Ullin, IL 62992
(618) 845-3518
Ullin, IL 62992
(618) 845-3518
Gr: 6-12 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Meridian Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1401 Mounds Rd
Mounds, IL 62964
(618) 342-6778
Mounds, IL 62964
(618) 342-6778
Gr: PK-5 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: n/an/a
River To River Education Center
Special Education School
751 Ullin Ave
Ullin, IL 62992
(618) 634-2200
Ullin, IL 62992
(618) 634-2200
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Pulaski County, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Pulaski County, IL include Century Elementary School, Meridian High School and Century Jr/sr High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Pulaski County?
5 public elementary schools are located in Pulaski County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pulaski County?
Pulaski County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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