For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 852 students in Paxton, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Paxton, IL are Paxton-buckley-loda Jr High School and Clara Peterson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Paxton, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Paxton have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% 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 Paxton, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Paxton-buckley-loda Jr High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
700 Panther Way
Paxton, IL 60957
(217) 379-9202
Paxton, IL 60957
(217) 379-9202
Gr: 6-8 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Clara Peterson Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
580 E Franklin St
Paxton, IL 60957
(217) 379-2531
Paxton, IL 60957
(217) 379-2531
Gr: PK-5 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Paxton, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Paxton, IL include Paxton-buckley-loda Jr High School and Clara Peterson Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Paxton?
2 public elementary schools are located in Paxton.
What is the racial composition of students in Paxton?
Paxton public elementary schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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