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Best Saline County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 2,474 students in Saline County, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Saline County, IL are Eldorado Middle School, Galatia Jr High School and Harrisburg Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Saline County, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Saline County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% 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 Saline County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Eldorado Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1907 1st St
Eldorado, IL 62930
(618) 273-8056
Gr: 6-8 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Galatia Jr High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
200 N Mckinley St
Galatia, IL 62935
(618) 297-4571
Gr: 6-8 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Harrisburg Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
312 Bulldog Blvd
Harrisburg, IL 62946
(618) 253-7637
Gr: 6-8 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #44.
East Side Intermediate School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
315 E Church St
Harrisburg, IL 62946
(618) 253-7637
Gr: 3-5 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #55.
Eldorado Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1100 Alexander St
Eldorado, IL 62930
(618) 273-9324
Gr: PK-5 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #66.
Galatia Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
200 N Hickory St
Galatia, IL 62935
(618) 268-6371
Gr: K-5 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #77.
Carrier Mills-stonefort Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
213 W Furlong St
Carrier Mills, IL 62917
(618) 994-2413
Gr: PK-8 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: n/an/a
West Side Primary School
411 W Lincoln St
Harrisburg, IL 62946
(618) 253-7637
Gr: K-2 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Saline County, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Saline County, IL include Eldorado Middle School, Galatia Jr High School and Harrisburg Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Saline County?
8 public elementary schools are located in Saline County.
What is the racial composition of students in Saline County?
Saline County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 14% 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 Saline County are often viewed compared to one another?

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