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Best Effingham County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 3,052 students in Effingham County, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Effingham County, IL are Teutopolis Grade School, Tristar Academy Safe School Program and Beecher City Grade School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Effingham County, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Effingham County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% 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 Effingham County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Teutopolis Grade School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
309 E Main St
Teutopolis, IL 62467
(217) 857-3232
Gr: PK-6 | 620 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Tristar Academy Safe School Program
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1901 S 4th St Ste 215
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 342-2865
Gr: 6-9
Rank: #33.
Beecher City Grade School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
304 E Vine
Beecher City, IL 62414
(618) 487-5100
Gr: PK-5 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #44.
Dieterich Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
205 S Pine St
Dieterich, IL 62424
(217) 925-5248
Gr: PK-6 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #55.
Altamont Grade School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
407 S Edwards St
Altamont, IL 62411
(618) 483-5171
Gr: PK-8 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #66.
Central Grade School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3901 S Banker St.
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 540-1400
Gr: 2-5 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #77.
Effingham Junior High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
600 S Henrietta St
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 540-1300
Gr: 6-8 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #88.
Beecher City Jr-sr High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
438 E State Highway 33
Beecher City, IL 62414
(618) 487-5100
Gr: 6-12 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #99.
Fresh Start Treatment & Learning
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
215 N 1st St
Effingham, IL 62401
(844) 999-9005
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
South Side Grade School
211 W Douglas Ave
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 540-1530
Gr: 1-2 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 14%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Effingham County, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Effingham County, IL include Teutopolis Grade School, Tristar Academy Safe School Program and Beecher City Grade School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Effingham County?
10 public elementary schools are located in Effingham County.
What is the racial composition of students in Effingham County?
Effingham County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 8% 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 Effingham County are often viewed compared to one another?

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