Top 3 Best Taylorville Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,481 students in Taylorville, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Taylorville, IL are North Elementary School, Taylorville Jr High School and Memorial Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Taylorville, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Taylorville have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% 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 Taylorville, IL (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
805 N Cherokee St
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 824-3315
Grades: PK-2
| 537 students
Rank: #22.
Taylorville Jr High School
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
120 E Bidwell St
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 824-4924
Grades: 5-8
| 683 students
Rank: #33.
Memorial Elementary School
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
101 E Adams St
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 287-7929
Grades: 3-4
| 261 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Taylorville, Illinois

Taylorville, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Central School (Closed 2009)
Special Education School
515 E Bidwell
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
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1004 West Prairie St
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 824-2249
Grades: K-5
| 283 students
100 W Franklin St
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 775-0532
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Route 29 South
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 824-4004
Grades: 12
| n/a students
300 N Elevator
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 287-7941
Grades: K-5
| 213 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Taylorville, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Taylorville, IL include North Elementary School, Taylorville Jr High School and Memorial Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Taylorville?
3 public elementary schools are located in Taylorville.
What is the racial composition of students in Taylorville?
Taylorville public elementary schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).

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