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Best Jacksonville Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public elementary schools serving 1,985 students in Jacksonville, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Jacksonville, IL are Il School For The Visually Impaired, Eisenhower Elementary School and Crossroad Learning Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jacksonville, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Jacksonville have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% 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 Jacksonville, IL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Il School For The Visually Impaired
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
658 E State St
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 479-4400
Gr: PK-12
Rank: #22.
Eisenhower Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1901 W Lafayette Ave
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 245-5107
Gr: K-5 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Crossroad Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
30 N Central Park Plz
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 243-0065
Gr: K-12
Rank: #44.
South Jacksonville Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1700 S West St
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 245-5514
Gr: K-5 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #55.
North Jacksonville School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1626 State Highway 78 N
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 245-4084
Gr: K-5 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #66.
Ivan K Garrison Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
936 W Michigan Ave
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 245-7174
Gr: 3-12
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Jacksonville Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
664 Lincoln Ave
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 243-4384
Gr: 6-8 | 680 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
524 S Kosciusko St
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 243-6711
Gr: K-5 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #99.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
320 W Independence Ave
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 245-8720
Gr: K-5 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1010.
Illinois School For The Deaf
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
125 S Webster Ave
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 479-4201
Gr: PK-12
Rank: n/an/a
Arc
Alternative School
409 Hardin Ave Fl 3
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 243-8438
Gr: 6-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Jacksonville, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Jacksonville, IL include Il School For The Visually Impaired, Eisenhower Elementary School and Crossroad Learning Center.
How many public elementary schools are located in Jacksonville?
11 public elementary schools are located in Jacksonville.
What is the racial composition of students in Jacksonville?
Jacksonville public elementary schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Jacksonville are often viewed compared to one another?

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