For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 1,763 students in Perry County, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Perry County, IL are Pinckneyville Middle School, Pinckneyville Elementary School and Du Quoin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Perry County, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Perry County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Perry County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pinckneyville Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
700 E Water St
Pinckneyville, IL 62274
(618) 357-2724
Pinckneyville, IL 62274
(618) 357-2724
Grades: 5-8
| 228 students
Rank: #22.
Pinckneyville Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
301 W Mulberry St
Pinckneyville, IL 62274
(618) 357-5161
Pinckneyville, IL 62274
(618) 357-5161
Grades: PK-4
| 276 students
Rank: #33.
Du Quoin Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
845 E Jackson St
Du Quoin, IL 62832
(618) 542-2646
Du Quoin, IL 62832
(618) 542-2646
Grades: PK-4
| 586 students
Rank: #44.
Tamaroa Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 W Main St
Tamaroa, IL 62888
(618) 496-5513
Tamaroa, IL 62888
(618) 496-5513
Grades: K-8
| 99 students
Rank: #55.
Community Cons School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6067 State Route 154
Pinckneyville, IL 62274
(618) 357-2419
Pinckneyville, IL 62274
(618) 357-2419
Grades: PK-8
| 203 students
Rank: #66.
Du Quoin Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
845 E Jackson St
Du Quoin, IL 62832
(618) 542-2646
Du Quoin, IL 62832
(618) 542-2646
Grades: 5-8
| 371 students
Perry County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Pinckneyville Correctional Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
5835 State Route 154
Pinckneyville, IL 62274
(618) 357-9722
Pinckneyville, IL 62274
(618) 357-9722
Grades: 12
| n/a students
Tri-county Sacred Heart School (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
Po Box 472
Du Quoin, IL 62832
(618) 790-2323
Du Quoin, IL 62832
(618) 790-2323
Grades: PK
| 1 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Perry County, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Perry County, IL include Pinckneyville Middle School, Pinckneyville Elementary School and Du Quoin Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Perry County?
6 public elementary schools are located in Perry County.
What is the racial composition of students in Perry County?
Perry County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Perry County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Perry County include: Pinckneyville Elementary School vs. Tamaroa Elementary School, Tamaroa Elementary School vs. Pinckneyville Elementary School, Pinckneyville Elementary School vs. Du Quoin Elementary School
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