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Best Monmouth Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,259 students in Monmouth, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Monmouth, 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.
Monmouth, 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 18% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Monmouth have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% 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 Monmouth, IL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
United Elementary School - West
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2140 State Highway 135
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:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
415 E 9th Ave
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:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
401 E 2nd Ave
Monmouth, IL 61462
(309) 734-2213
Gr: 4-6 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: n/an/a
Lincoln Early Childhood School
325 S 11th St
Monmouth, IL 61462
(309) 734-2213
Gr: PK-1 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: n/an/a
United Intermediate School
2140 State Highway 135
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 Monmouth, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Monmouth, IL include United Elementary School - West, Harding Primary School and Central Intermediate School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Monmouth?
5 public elementary schools are located in Monmouth.
What is the racial composition of students in Monmouth?
Monmouth public elementary schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).

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