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Best Fayette County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 1,979 students in Fayette County, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Fayette County, IL are Ramsey Elementary School, Ramsey High School and Vandalia Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fayette County, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Fayette County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% 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 Fayette County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ramsey Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
516 W 6th St
Ramsey, IL 62080
(618) 423-2010
Gr: PK-5 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Ramsey High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
702 W 6th St
Ramsey, IL 62080
(618) 423-2333
Gr: 6-12 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Vandalia Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1017 W Fletcher St
Vandalia, IL 62471
(618) 283-5166
Gr: PK-3 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
St. Elmo Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
519 W 2nd St
Saint Elmo, IL 62458
(618) 829-3263
Gr: PK-6 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #55.
Vandalia Junior High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1011 W Fletcher St
Vandalia, IL 62471
(618) 283-5151
Gr: 4-8 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #66.
Brownstown Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
460 W South St
Brownstown, IL 62418
(618) 427-3368
Gr: PK-6 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #77.
Focus Safe School Program
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1500 W Jefferson St
Vandalia, IL 62471
(618) 283-9311
Gr: 6-9

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Fayette County, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Fayette County, IL include Ramsey Elementary School, Ramsey High School and Vandalia Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Fayette County?
7 public elementary schools are located in Fayette County.
What is the racial composition of students in Fayette County?
Fayette County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Fayette County are often viewed compared to one another?

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