For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 831 students in Pittsfield, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary school in Pittsfield, IL is Pikeland Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pittsfield, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Pittsfield have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% 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 Pittsfield, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pikeland Community School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
601 Piper Ln
Pittsfield, IL 62363
(217) 285-9462
Pittsfield, IL 62363
(217) 285-9462
Gr: 3-8 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
Pace Alternative School
Alternative School
201 E Higbee St
Pittsfield, IL 62363
(217) 285-2248
Pittsfield, IL 62363
(217) 285-2248
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
655 Clarksville Rd
Pittsfield, IL 62363
(217) 285-2431
Pittsfield, IL 62363
(217) 285-2431
Gr: PK-2 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Pittsfield, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Pittsfield, IL include Pikeland Community School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Pittsfield?
3 public elementary schools are located in Pittsfield.
What is the racial composition of students in Pittsfield?
Pittsfield public elementary schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Pittsfield are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Pittsfield include: Pittsfield South Elementary School vs. Pace Alternative School
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