For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,301 students in Warren County, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Warren County, IL are United Elementary School - West, Harding Primary School and Central Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Warren County, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Warren County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% 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 Warren County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
United Elementary School - West
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2140 State Highway 135
Monmouth, IL 61462
(309) 734-8513
Monmouth, IL 61462
(309) 734-8513
Gr: PK-3 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Harding Primary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
415 E 9th Ave
Monmouth, IL 61462
(309) 734-4915
Monmouth, IL 61462
(309) 734-4915
Gr: 2-3 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
Central Intermediate School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
401 E 2nd Ave
Monmouth, IL 61462
(309) 734-2213
Monmouth, IL 61462
(309) 734-2213
Gr: 4-6 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: n/an/a
325 S 11th St
Monmouth, IL 61462
(309) 734-2213
Monmouth, IL 61462
(309) 734-2213
Gr: PK-1 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: n/an/a
2140 State Highway 135
Monmouth, IL 61462
(309) 734-8511
Monmouth, IL 61462
(309) 734-8511
Gr: 4-6 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Warren County, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Warren County, IL include United Elementary School - West, Harding Primary School and Central Intermediate School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Warren County?
5 public elementary schools are located in Warren County.
What is the racial composition of students in Warren County?
Warren County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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