For the 2024-25 school year, there are 15 public elementary schools serving 3,424 students in Christian County, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Christian County, IL are Lincoln Elementary School, North Elementary School and Pana Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Christian County, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Christian County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Christian County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Po Box 377
Pana, IL 62557
(217) 562-8500
Pana, IL 62557
(217) 562-8500
Grades: 3-5
| 217 students
Rank: #22.
North Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
805 N Cherokee St
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 824-3315
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 824-3315
Grades: PK-2
| 537 students
Rank: #33.
Pana Jr High School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Po Box 377
Pana, IL 62557
(217) 562-6500
Pana, IL 62557
(217) 562-6500
Grades: 6-8
| 264 students
Rank: #44.
Gregory Intermediate
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
221 E Pine St
Moweaqua, IL 62550
(217) 768-3860
Moweaqua, IL 62550
(217) 768-3860
Grades: 2-5
| 192 students
Rank: #55.
Taylorville Jr High School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
120 E Bidwell St
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 824-4924
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 824-4924
Grades: 5-8
| 683 students
Rank: #66.
Morrisonville Elementary School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Po Box 13
Morrisonville, IL 62546
(217) 707-6882
Morrisonville, IL 62546
(217) 707-6882
Grades: PK-6
| 183 students
Rank: #77.
Central A & M Middle School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
404 Colegrove St Ste A
Assumption, IL 62510
(217) 226-4241
Assumption, IL 62510
(217) 226-4241
Grades: 6-8
| 168 students
Rank: #88.
Memorial Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
101 E Adams St
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 287-7929
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 287-7929
Grades: 3-4
| 261 students
Rank: #99.
Edinburg Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 E Martin St
Edinburg, IL 62531
(217) 623-5603
Edinburg, IL 62531
(217) 623-5603
Grades: PK-5
| 109 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Edinburg Jr High School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 E Martin St
Edinburg, IL 62531
(217) 623-5603
Edinburg, IL 62531
(217) 623-5603
Grades: 6-8
| 58 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
South Fork Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Po Box 20
Kincaid, IL 62540
(217) 237-4331
Kincaid, IL 62540
(217) 237-4331
Grades: PK-5
| 146 students
Rank: #1212.
South Fork Jr Sr High School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Po Box 20
Kincaid, IL 62540
(217) 237-4333
Kincaid, IL 62540
(217) 237-4333
Grades: 6-12
| 155 students
Rank: n/an/a
404 Colegrove St Ste B
Assumption, IL 62510
(217) 226-4022
Assumption, IL 62510
(217) 226-4022
Grades: PK-1
| 152 students
Rank: n/an/a
Kemmerer Village School
Alternative School
941 N 2500 East Rd
Assumption, IL 62510
(217) 226-4012
Assumption, IL 62510
(217) 226-4012
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Po Box 377
Pana, IL 62557
(217) 562-7500
Pana, IL 62557
(217) 562-7500
Grades: PK-2
| 299 students
Christian County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Central School (Closed 2009)
Special Education School
515 E Bidwell
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 287-7870
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 287-7870
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Main Street Prep (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
108 E Market
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 824-2488
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 824-2488
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Po Box 289
Mount Auburn, IL 62547
(217) 676-5241
Mount Auburn, IL 62547
(217) 676-5241
Grades: PK-2
| 58 students
1004 West Prairie St
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 824-2249
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 824-2249
Grades: K-5
| 283 students
500 E North
Stonington, IL 62567
(217) 325-3216
Stonington, IL 62567
(217) 325-3216
Grades: PK-2
| 58 students
Taylorville Alternative School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
100 W Franklin St
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 775-0532
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 775-0532
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Taylorville Correctional Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
Route 29 South
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 824-4004
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 824-4004
Grades: 12
| n/a students
300 N Elevator
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 287-7941
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 287-7941
Grades: K-5
| 213 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Christian County, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Christian County, IL include Lincoln Elementary School, North Elementary School and Pana Jr High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Christian County?
15 public elementary schools are located in Christian County.
What is the racial composition of students in Christian County?
Christian County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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