For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 420 students in Steeleville, IL (there are , serving 142 private students). 75% of all K-12 students in Steeleville, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Steeleville, IL are Steeleville Elementary School and Steeleville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Steeleville, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Steeleville have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Steeleville, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Steeleville Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
609 S Sparta St
Steeleville, IL 62288
(618) 965-3469
Steeleville, IL 62288
(618) 965-3469
Gr: PK-8 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Steeleville High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
701 S Sparta St
Steeleville, IL 62288
(618) 965-3432
Steeleville, IL 62288
(618) 965-3432
Gr: 9-12 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Steeleville, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Steeleville, IL include Steeleville Elementary School and Steeleville High School.
How many public schools are located in Steeleville?
2 public schools are located in Steeleville.
What percentage of students in Steeleville go to public school?
75% of all K-12 students in Steeleville are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Steeleville?
Steeleville public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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