Top 10 Best Paris Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 1,844 students in Paris, IL.
The top ranked public schools in Paris, IL are Crestwood Jr High School, Mayo Middle School and Crestwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Paris, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 31% statewide average). Schools in Paris have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Paris, IL (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Crestwood Jr High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
15601 Us Highway 150
Paris, IL 61944
(217) 465-5391
Grades: 6-8
| 128 students
Rank: #22.
Mayo Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
300 E Wood St
Paris, IL 61944
(217) 466-3050
Grades: 6-8
| 289 students
Rank: #33.
Crestwood Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
15601 Us Highway 150
Paris, IL 61944
(217) 465-5391
Grades: PK-5
| 301 students
Rank: #44.
Carolyn Wenz Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
437 W Washington St
Paris, IL 61944
(217) 466-3140
Grades: 3-5
| 225 students
Rank: #55.
Paris Cooperative High School 4
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
14040 E 1200th Rd
Paris, IL 61944
(217) 466-1175
Grades: 9-12
| 190 students
Rank: #66.
Paris Cooperative High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
14040 E 1200th Rd
Paris, IL 61944
(217) 466-1175
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #77.
Paris Cooperative High School 95
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
14040 E 1200th Rd
Paris, IL 61944
(217) 466-1175
Grades: 9-12
| 342 students
Rank: n/an/a
300 S Eads Ave
Paris, IL 61944
(217) 264-0835
Grades: PK
| 73 students
Rank: n/an/a
509 E Newton St
Paris, IL 61944
(217) 466-6170
Grades: PK-2
| 296 students
Rank: n/an/a
Paris Bridges
Alternative School
210 E Court St
Paris, IL 61944
(217) 463-3044
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Paris, Illinois

Paris, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
300 S Eads Ave
Paris, IL 61944
(217) 463-7708
Grades: 6-8
| 12 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Paris, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Paris, IL include Crestwood Jr High School, Mayo Middle School and Crestwood Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Paris, IL?
10 public schools are located in Paris, IL.
What is the racial composition of students in Paris, IL?
Paris, IL public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

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