For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 530 students in Putnam County, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Putnam County, IL are Putnam County Elementary School and Putnam County Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Putnam County, 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 32% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Putnam County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% 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 Putnam County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Putnam County Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
326 S 5th St
Hennepin, IL 61327
(815) 882-2800
Hennepin, IL 61327
(815) 882-2800
Gr: 3-5 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Putnam County Jr High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13183 N 350th Ave
Mc Nabb, IL 61335
(815) 882-2800
Mc Nabb, IL 61335
(815) 882-2800
Gr: 6-8 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
400 E Silverspoon Ave
Granville, IL 61326
(815) 882-2800
Granville, IL 61326
(815) 882-2800
Gr: PK-2 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Putnam County, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Putnam County, IL include Putnam County Elementary School and Putnam County Jr High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Putnam County?
3 public elementary schools are located in Putnam County.
What is the racial composition of students in Putnam County?
Putnam County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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