For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 786 students in El Paso, IL.
The top ranked public schools in El Paso, IL are Jefferson Park School, Centennial School and El Paso-gridley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
El Paso, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in El Paso have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in El Paso, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jefferson Park School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
250 W 3rd St
El Paso, IL 61738
(309) 527-4405
El Paso, IL 61738
(309) 527-4405
Grades: PK-2
| 261 students
Rank: #22.
Centennial School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
135 W 5th St
El Paso, IL 61738
(309) 527-4435
El Paso, IL 61738
(309) 527-4435
Grades: 3-4
| 170 students
Rank: #33.
El Paso-gridley High School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 N Elm St
El Paso, IL 61738
(309) 527-4415
El Paso, IL 61738
(309) 527-4415
Grades: 9-12
| 355 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in El Paso, IL?
The top ranked public schools in El Paso, IL include Jefferson Park School, Centennial School and El Paso-gridley High School.
How many public schools are located in El Paso?
3 public schools are located in El Paso.
What is the racial composition of students in El Paso?
El Paso public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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