For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 337 students in Palestine, IL.
The top ranked public schools in Palestine, IL are Palestine High School and Palestine Grade School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Palestine, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 8% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Palestine have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Palestine, IL (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Palestine High School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
102 N Main St
Palestine, IL 62451
(618) 586-2712
Palestine, IL 62451
(618) 586-2712
Grades: 9-12
| 99 students
Rank: #22.
Palestine Grade School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
205 S Washington St
Palestine, IL 62451
(618) 586-2711
Palestine, IL 62451
(618) 586-2711
Grades: PK-8
| 238 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Palestine, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Palestine, IL include Palestine High School and Palestine Grade School.
How many public schools are located in Palestine?
2 public schools are located in Palestine.
What is the racial composition of students in Palestine?
Palestine public schools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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