For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 417 students in Greenfield, IL.
The top-ranked public schools in Greenfield, IL are Greenfield Elementary School and Greenfield High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Greenfield, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Greenfield have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Greenfield, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Greenfield Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
115 Prairie St
Greenfield, IL 62044
(217) 368-2551
Greenfield, IL 62044
(217) 368-2551
Gr: PK-8 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Greenfield High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
502 East St
Greenfield, IL 62044
(217) 368-2219
Greenfield, IL 62044
(217) 368-2219
Gr: 9-12 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Greenfield, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Greenfield, IL include Greenfield Elementary School and Greenfield High School.
How many public schools are located in Greenfield?
2 public schools are located in Greenfield.
What is the racial composition of students in Greenfield?
Greenfield public schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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