For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 886 students in West Frankfort, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary school in West Frankfort, IL is Frankfort Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
West Frankfort, 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 21% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in West Frankfort 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 West Frankfort, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Frankfort Intermediate School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
800 N Cherry St
West Frankfort, IL 62896
(618) 937-1412
West Frankfort, IL 62896
(618) 937-1412
Gr: 3-6 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
1401 W 6th St
West Frankfort, IL 62896
(618) 937-2464
West Frankfort, IL 62896
(618) 937-2464
Gr: PK-2 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in West Frankfort, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in West Frankfort, IL include Frankfort Intermediate School.
How many public elementary schools are located in West Frankfort?
2 public elementary schools are located in West Frankfort.
What is the racial composition of students in West Frankfort?
West Frankfort 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).
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