For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 552 students in Posen, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Posen, IL are Gordon School and Posen Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Posen, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Posen have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Posen, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gordon School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
14100 S Harrison Ave
Posen, IL 60469
(708) 388-7202
Posen, IL 60469
(708) 388-7202
Grades: K-3
| 288 students
Rank: #22.
Posen Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
14545 S California Ave
Posen, IL 60469
(708) 388-7204
Posen, IL 60469
(708) 388-7204
Grades: 4-5
| 264 students
Posen, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
149th Rockwell
Posen, IL 60469
(708) 388-7206
Posen, IL 60469
(708) 388-7206
Grades: K-3
| 126 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Posen, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Posen, IL include Gordon School and Posen Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Posen?
2 public elementary schools are located in Posen.
What is the racial composition of students in Posen?
Posen public elementary schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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