For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 833 students in Menard County, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Menard County, IL are Greenview Elementary School, Porta Central and Greenview Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Menard County, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Menard County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% 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 Menard County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Greenview Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
147 E Palmer St
Greenview, IL 62642
(217) 968-2295
Greenview, IL 62642
(217) 968-2295
Gr: PK-5 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Porta Central
(Math: 16% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Owen Ave
Petersburg, IL 62675
(217) 632-7781
Petersburg, IL 62675
(217) 632-7781
Gr: 3-6 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Greenview Jr/sr High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
147 E Palmer St
Greenview, IL 62642
(217) 968-2295
Greenview, IL 62642
(217) 968-2295
Gr: 6-12 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: n/an/a
514 W Monroe St
Petersburg, IL 62675
(217) 632-7731
Petersburg, IL 62675
(217) 632-7731
Gr: PK-2 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Menard County, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Menard County, IL include Greenview Elementary School, Porta Central and Greenview Jr/sr High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Menard County?
4 public elementary schools are located in Menard County.
What is the racial composition of students in Menard County?
Menard County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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