For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 89 students in Palestine, IL.
The top ranked public high school in Palestine, IL is Palestine High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Palestine, IL public high school have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Palestine have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Palestine, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Palestine High School, with ≥80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Palestine, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Palestine High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
102 N Main St
Palestine, IL 62451
(618) 586-2712
Palestine, IL 62451
(618) 586-2712
Grades: 9-12
| 89 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Palestine, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in Palestine, IL include Palestine High School.
How many public high schools are located in Palestine?
1 public high schools are located in Palestine.
What is the racial composition of students in Palestine?
Palestine public high schools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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