For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 148 students in Cairo, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary school in Cairo, IL is Cairo Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cairo, IL public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 8% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Cairo have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Cairo, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cairo Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3101 Elm St
Cairo, IL 62914
(618) 734-1027
Cairo, IL 62914
(618) 734-1027
Gr: PK-6 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Cairo, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Cairo, IL include Cairo Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Cairo?
1 public elementary schools are located in Cairo.
What is the racial composition of students in Cairo?
Cairo public elementary schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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