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Best Pope County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 305 students in Pope County, IL.

The top-ranked public elementary school in Pope County, IL is Pope County Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Pope County, IL public elementary school have an score of 12% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and score of 30% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Pope County have an average ranking of 3/10, 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 Pope County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Pope County Elementary School

(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30%)
:

Bottom 50%

125 State Highway 146 W
Golconda, IL 62938
(618) 683-4011

Gr: PK-8 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Pope County, IL?

The top-ranked public elementary schools in Pope County, IL include Pope County Elementary School.

How many public elementary schools are located in Pope County?

1 public elementary schools are located in Pope County.

What is the racial composition of students in Pope County?

Pope County 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).