Best Public Elementary Schools in Rantoul, IL (2026)

Best Rantoul Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 1,556 students in Rantoul, IL.

The top-ranked public elementary schools in Rantoul, IL are Pleasant Acres Elementary School, Northview Elementary School and Broadmeadow Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

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

Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public elementary school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Rantoul, IL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Pleasant Acres Elementary School

(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
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1625 Short St
Rantoul, IL 61866
(217) 893-5402

Gr: K-5 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 86%

Rank: #22.

Northview Elementary School

(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
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400 N Sheldon St
Rantoul, IL 61866
(217) 893-5403

Gr: K-5 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 65%

Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.

Broadmeadow Elementary School

(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
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500 Sunview Rd
Rantoul, IL 61866
(217) 893-5405

Gr: K-5 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 73%

Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.

Eastlawn Elementary School

(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
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650 N Maplewood Dr
Rantoul, IL 61866
(217) 893-5404

Gr: K-4 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 85%

Rank: #55.

J W Eater Jr High School

(Math: 4% | Reading: 4%)
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400 E Wabash Ave
Rantoul, IL 61866
(217) 893-5401

Gr: 6-8 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 75%

Rank: n/an/a

Rise Academy At Jw Eater

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1 Aviation Ctr
Rantoul, IL 61866
(217) 893-5401

Gr: 5-8

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Rantoul, Illinois

Rantoul, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Connections - High School Level (Closed 2014)

Special Education School

200 South Century Blvd
Rantoul, IL 61866
(217) 892-8877

Gr: 9-12

Spectrum - Longview Elementary School (Closed 2012)

Special Education School

200 South Century Blvd
Rantoul, IL 61866
(217) 834-3559

Gr: PK

Thompson Learning Academy (Closed 2023)

201 S Sheldon St
Rantoul, IL 61866
(217) 893-4171

Gr: 6-8 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The top-ranked public elementary schools in Rantoul, IL include Pleasant Acres Elementary School, Northview Elementary School and Broadmeadow Elementary School.

How many public elementary schools are located in Rantoul?

6 public elementary schools are located in Rantoul.

What is the racial composition of students in Rantoul?

Rantoul public elementary schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Which public elementary schools in Rantoul are often viewed compared to one another?