For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,793 students in Pontiac, IL (there are 3 private schools, serving 214 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Pontiac, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Pontiac, IL are Pontiac High School, Washington Elementary School and Lincoln Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pontiac, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Pontiac have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Pontiac, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pontiac High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1100 E Indiana Ave
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 844-6113
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 844-6113
Gr: 9-12 | 658 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 N Morrow St
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 844-3687
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 844-3687
Gr: 4-5 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
514 S Main St
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 844-3924
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 844-3924
Gr: 2-3 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #44.
Pontiac Jr High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
600 N Morrow St
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 842-4343
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 842-4343
Gr: 6-8 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: n/an/a
117 W Livingston St
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 844-3023
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 844-3023
Gr: PK-1 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: n/an/a
Livingston Area Career Center
Vocational School
1100 E Indiana Ave
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 842-2557
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 842-2557
Gr: 10-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Pontiac, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Pontiac, IL include Pontiac High School, Washington Elementary School and Lincoln Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Pontiac?
6 public schools are located in Pontiac.
What percentage of students in Pontiac go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Pontiac are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Pontiac?
Pontiac public schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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