For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 188 students in Scales Mound, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Scales Mound, IL are Scales Mound Jr High School and Scales Mound Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Scales Mound, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Scales Mound have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Scales Mound, IL (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Scales Mound Jr High School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
210 Main St
Scales Mound, IL 61075
(815) 845-2215
Scales Mound, IL 61075
(815) 845-2215
Grades: 6-8
| 61 students
Rank: #22.
Scales Mound Elementary School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
210 Main St
Scales Mound, IL 61075
(815) 845-2215
Scales Mound, IL 61075
(815) 845-2215
Grades: PK-5
| 127 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Scales Mound, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Scales Mound, IL include Scales Mound Jr High School and Scales Mound Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Scales Mound?
2 public elementary schools are located in Scales Mound.
What is the racial composition of students in Scales Mound?
Scales Mound public elementary schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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