For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,151 students in Pana, IL (there are , serving 194 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in Pana, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Pana, IL are Pana Jr High School, Lincoln Elementary School and Pana Sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pana, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Pana have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Pana, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pana Jr High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
203 W 8th St
Pana, IL 62557
(217) 562-6543
Pana, IL 62557
(217) 562-6543
Gr: 6-8 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
614 E 2nd St
Pana, IL 62557
(217) 562-8543
Pana, IL 62557
(217) 562-8543
Gr: 3-5 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Pana Sr High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
201 W 8th St
Pana, IL 62557
(217) 562-6643
Pana, IL 62557
(217) 562-6643
Gr: 9-12 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
200 Sherman St
Pana, IL 62557
(217) 562-7543
Pana, IL 62557
(217) 562-7543
Gr: PK-2 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Pana, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Pana, IL include Pana Jr High School, Lincoln Elementary School and Pana Sr High School.
How many public schools are located in Pana?
4 public schools are located in Pana.
What percentage of students in Pana go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in Pana are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Pana?
Pana public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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