For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 385 students in Abingdon, IL.
The top ranked public elementary school in Abingdon, IL is Hedding Grade School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Abingdon, IL public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Abingdon have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% 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 Abingdon, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hedding Grade School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
401 W Latimer St
Abingdon, IL 61410
(309) 462-2363
Abingdon, IL 61410
(309) 462-2363
Grades: PK-5
| 385 students
Abingdon, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
600 West Martin St
Abingdon, IL 61410
(309) 462-2338
Abingdon, IL 61410
(309) 462-2338
Grades: 9-12
| 219 students
600 West Martin St
Abingdon, IL 61410
(309) 462-2336
Abingdon, IL 61410
(309) 462-2336
Grades: 6-8
| 157 students
Knox-warren Spec Educ-kw Aahs Ls (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
600 W Martin St
Abingdon, IL 61410
(309) 462-2338
Abingdon, IL 61410
(309) 462-2338
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Knox-warren Spec Educ-kw Hedding (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
401 W Latimer St
Abingdon, IL 61410
(309) 462-2363
Abingdon, IL 61410
(309) 462-2363
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Abingdon, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Abingdon, IL include Hedding Grade School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Abingdon?
1 public elementary schools are located in Abingdon.
What is the racial composition of students in Abingdon?
Abingdon public elementary schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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