For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 530 students in Putnam County, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Putnam County, IL are Putnam County Elementary School and Putnam County Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Putnam County, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Putnam County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% 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 Putnam County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Putnam County Elementary School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
326 S 5th St
Hennepin, IL 61327
(815) 882-2800
Hennepin, IL 61327
(815) 882-2800
Grades: 3-5
| 156 students
Rank: #22.
Putnam County Jr High School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13183 N 350th Ave
Mc Nabb, IL 61335
(815) 882-2800
Mc Nabb, IL 61335
(815) 882-2800
Grades: 6-8
| 171 students
Rank: n/an/a
400 E Silverspoon Ave
Granville, IL 61326
(815) 882-2800
Granville, IL 61326
(815) 882-2800
Grades: PK-2
| 203 students
Putnam County 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 602
Granville, IL 61326
(815) 339-6885
Granville, IL 61326
(815) 339-6885
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Putnam County, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Putnam County, IL include Putnam County Elementary School and Putnam County Jr High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Putnam County?
3 public elementary schools are located in Putnam County.
What is the racial composition of students in Putnam County?
Putnam County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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