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Best Vandalia Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,054 students in Vandalia, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Vandalia, IL are Vandalia Elementary School, Vandalia Junior High School and Focus Safe School Program. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Vandalia, 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 27% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Vandalia have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% 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 Vandalia, IL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Vandalia Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1017 W Fletcher St
Vandalia, IL 62471
(618) 283-5166
Gr: PK-3 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Vandalia Junior High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1011 W Fletcher St
Vandalia, IL 62471
(618) 283-5151
Gr: 4-8 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Focus Safe School Program
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1500 W Jefferson St
Vandalia, IL 62471
(618) 283-9311
Gr: 6-9

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Vandalia, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Vandalia, IL include Vandalia Elementary School, Vandalia Junior High School and Focus Safe School Program.
How many public elementary schools are located in Vandalia?
3 public elementary schools are located in Vandalia.
What is the racial composition of students in Vandalia?
Vandalia public elementary schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).

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