For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,297 students in Chatham, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Chatham, IL are Chatham Elementary School, Ball Elementary School and Glenwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chatham, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Chatham have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Chatham, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chatham Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
525 S College St
Chatham, IL 62629
(217) 483-2411
Chatham, IL 62629
(217) 483-2411
Gr: K-4 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Ball Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1015 New City Rd
Chatham, IL 62629
(217) 483-2414
Chatham, IL 62629
(217) 483-2414
Gr: PK-4 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Glenwood Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1401 E Plummer Blvd
Chatham, IL 62629
(217) 483-6704
Chatham, IL 62629
(217) 483-6704
Gr: K-4 | 573 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
Glenwood Intermediate School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
465 Chatham Rd
Chatham, IL 62629
(217) 483-1183
Chatham, IL 62629
(217) 483-1183
Gr: 5-6 | 672 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Chatham, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Chatham, IL include Chatham Elementary School, Ball Elementary School and Glenwood Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Chatham?
4 public elementary schools are located in Chatham.
What is the racial composition of students in Chatham?
Chatham public elementary schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Chatham are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Chatham include: Glenwood Elementary School vs. Ball Elementary School, Ball Elementary School vs. Glenwood Elementary School
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