Best Cairo Public Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 302 students in Cairo, IL.
The top ranked public schools in Cairo, IL are Cairo Jr/sr High School and Cairo Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cairo, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 8% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Cairo have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Cairo, IL (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cairo Jr/sr High School
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4201 Sycamore St
Cairo, IL 62914
(618) 734-2187
Grades: 7-12
| 120 students
Rank: #22.
Cairo Elementary School
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3101 Elm St
Cairo, IL 62914
(618) 734-1027
Grades: PK-6
| 182 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Cairo, Illinois

Cairo, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
434 18th St
Cairo, IL 62914
(618) 734-0344
Grades: 3-6
| n/a students
2403 Walnut
Cairo, IL 62914
(618) 734-9474
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2403 Walnut St
Cairo, IL 62914
(618) 734-0300
Grades: 6-8
| 181 students
1615 Commercial Ave
Cairo, IL 62914
(618) 734-4211
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Cairo, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Cairo, IL include Cairo Jr/sr High School and Cairo Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Cairo?
2 public schools are located in Cairo.
What is the racial composition of students in Cairo?
Cairo public schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

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