For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,531 students in Beardstown, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Beardstown, IL are Gard Elementary School and Beardstown Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Beardstown, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 6% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Beardstown have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% 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 Beardstown, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gard Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 E 15th St
Beardstown, IL 62618
(217) 323-1364
Beardstown, IL 62618
(217) 323-1364
Gr: PK-4 | 711 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #22.
Beardstown Jr/sr High School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
500 E 15th St
Beardstown, IL 62618
(217) 323-3665
Beardstown, IL 62618
(217) 323-3665
Gr: 5-12 | 820 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Beardstown, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Beardstown, IL include Gard Elementary School and Beardstown Jr/sr High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Beardstown?
2 public elementary schools are located in Beardstown.
What is the racial composition of students in Beardstown?
Beardstown public elementary schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Recent Articles
When “Free Public School” Still Isn’t Free
Discover the hidden costs of public school in 2026, from supplies and fees to transportation, technology, and extracurricular expenses.
What a District Budget Cut Means for Your Child's School Experience
Learn how district budget cuts can affect class sizes, programs, staffing, transportation, and your child's daily school experience in 2026.
School Closure Risk: What Parents Should Check Before Moving
Learn how parents can assess school closure risk before buying or renting in a district, using enrollment, funding, and boundary data.