Best Lawrence County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,264 students in Lawrence County, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Lawrence County, IL are Sumner Attendance Center, Bridgeport Grade School and Parkside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lawrence County, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Lawrence County 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 Lawrence County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sumner Attendance Center
(Math: 19% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
110 W Locust St
Sumner, IL 62466
(618) 936-2412
Gr: 4-6 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Bridgeport Grade School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1300 N Main St
Bridgeport, IL 62417
(618) 945-5721
Gr: PK-3 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Parkside Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1900 Cedar St
Lawrenceville, IL 62439
(618) 943-3922
Gr: PK-5 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Parkview Jr High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1802 Cedar St
Lawrenceville, IL 62439
(618) 943-2327
Gr: 6-8 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Lawrence County, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Lawrence County, IL include Sumner Attendance Center, Bridgeport Grade School and Parkside Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Lawrence County?
4 public elementary schools are located in Lawrence County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lawrence County?
Lawrence County 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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