Best Public Schools in Mounds, IL (2025-26)

Best Mounds Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 442 students in Mounds, IL.

The top-ranked public schools in Mounds, IL are Meridian High School and Meridian Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Mounds, IL public schools have an score of 5% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and score of 7% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Mounds have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.

Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Mounds, IL (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Meridian High School

(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤20%)
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1401 Mounds Rd
Mounds, IL 62964
(618) 342-6778

Gr: 6-12 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 69%

Rank: #22.

Meridian Elementary School

(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
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1401 Mounds Rd
Mounds, IL 62964
(618) 342-6778

Gr: PK-5 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 62%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Mounds, IL?

The top-ranked public schools in Mounds, IL include Meridian High School and Meridian Elementary School.

How many public schools are located in Mounds?

2 public schools are located in Mounds.

What is the racial composition of students in Mounds?

Mounds public schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).