For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 127 students in Paw Paw, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Paw Paw, IL are Paw Paw Elementary School and Paw Paw Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Paw Paw, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Paw Paw have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% 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 Paw Paw, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Paw Paw Elementary School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
511 Chapman St
Paw Paw, IL 61353
(815) 627-2841
Paw Paw, IL 61353
(815) 627-2841
Grades: K-5
| 99 students
Rank: #22.
Paw Paw Junior High School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
511 Chapman St
Paw Paw, IL 61353
(815) 627-2841
Paw Paw, IL 61353
(815) 627-2841
Grades: 6-8
| 28 students
Paw Paw, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 37
Paw Paw, IL 61353
(815) 627-2841
Paw Paw, IL 61353
(815) 627-2841
Grades: 7-12
| 88 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Paw Paw, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Paw Paw, IL include Paw Paw Elementary School and Paw Paw Junior High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Paw Paw?
2 public elementary schools are located in Paw Paw.
What is the racial composition of students in Paw Paw?
Paw Paw public elementary schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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