For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 3,942 students in Frankfort, IL. The top-ranked public elementary schools in Frankfort, IL are Hickory Creek Middle School, Chelsea Elementary School and Indian Trail Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Frankfort, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Frankfort have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Frankfort, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hickory Creek Middle School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
22150 S Owens Rd
Frankfort, IL 60423
(815) 469-4474
Frankfort, IL 60423
(815) 469-4474
Gr: 6-8 | 943 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Chelsea Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
22265 S 80th Ave
Frankfort, IL 60423
(815) 469-2309
Frankfort, IL 60423
(815) 469-2309
Gr: 3-5 | 893 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Indian Trail Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
20912 S Frankfort Square Rd
Frankfort, IL 60423
(815) 469-6993
Frankfort, IL 60423
(815) 469-6993
Gr: 1-4 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #44.
Dr Julian Rogus School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
20027 S 88th Ave
Frankfort, IL 60423
(815) 464-2034
Frankfort, IL 60423
(815) 464-2034
Gr: K-4 | 653 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #55.
Peotone Intermediate Center
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9526 W Manhattan Monee Rd
Frankfort, IL 60423
(815) 469-5744
Frankfort, IL 60423
(815) 469-5744
Gr: 4-5 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #66.
Pioneer Grove Educational Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
601 Willow St
Frankfort, IL 60423
(815) 806-4685
Frankfort, IL 60423
(815) 806-4685
Gr: PK-12
Rank: n/an/a
10480 Nebraska St
Frankfort, IL 60423
(815) 469-3366
Frankfort, IL 60423
(815) 469-3366
Gr: PK-2 | 840 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Frankfort, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Frankfort, IL include Hickory Creek Middle School, Chelsea Elementary School and Indian Trail Elementary School. Frankfort has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Illinois.
How many public elementary schools are located in Frankfort?
7 public elementary schools are located in Frankfort.
What is the racial composition of students in Frankfort?
Frankfort public elementary schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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