For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,669 students in Herrin, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Herrin, IL are Herrin Middle School and Herrin C U S D 4 Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Herrin, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Herrin have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Herrin, IL (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Herrin Middle School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
700 S 14th St
Herrin, IL 62948
(618) 942-7461
Herrin, IL 62948
(618) 942-7461
Grades: 6-8
| 507 students
Rank: #22.
Herrin C U S D 4 Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5200 Herrin Rd
Herrin, IL 62948
(618) 942-2744
Herrin, IL 62948
(618) 942-2744
Grades: 2-5
| 679 students
Rank: n/an/a
601 N 17th St
Herrin, IL 62948
(618) 942-5418
Herrin, IL 62948
(618) 942-5418
Grades: PK-1
| 483 students
Herrin, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Chittyville Alternative Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
700 N 10th
Herrin, IL 62948
(618) 942-6625
Herrin, IL 62948
(618) 942-6625
Grades: 7-12
| 24 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Herrin, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Herrin, IL include Herrin Middle School and Herrin C U S D 4 Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Herrin?
3 public elementary schools are located in Herrin.
What is the racial composition of students in Herrin?
Herrin public elementary schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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