For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 716 students in Christopher, IL.
The top-ranked public schools in Christopher, IL are Christopher Elementary School and Christopher High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Christopher, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Christopher have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Christopher, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Christopher Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
501 S Snider St
Christopher, IL 62822
(618) 724-7604
Christopher, IL 62822
(618) 724-7604
Gr: PK-8 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Christopher High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1 Bearcat Dr
Christopher, IL 62822
(618) 724-9461
Christopher, IL 62822
(618) 724-9461
Gr: 9-12 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
Franklin-jefferson Sped Social Em
Special Education School
501 S Snider St
Christopher, IL 62822
(618) 663-5279
Christopher, IL 62822
(618) 663-5279
Gr: K-4
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Christopher, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Christopher, IL include Christopher Elementary School and Christopher High School.
How many public schools are located in Christopher?
3 public schools are located in Christopher.
What is the racial composition of students in Christopher?
Christopher public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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