For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 492 students in Gallatin County, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Gallatin County, IL are Gallatin Elementary School and Gallatin Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gallatin County, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Gallatin County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 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 Gallatin County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gallatin Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5175 Highway 13
Junction, IL 62954
(618) 272-3821
Junction, IL 62954
(618) 272-3821
Gr: PK-4 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Gallatin Junior High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5175 Highway 13
Junction, IL 62954
(618) 272-3821
Junction, IL 62954
(618) 272-3821
Gr: 5-8 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Gallatin County, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Gallatin County, IL include Gallatin Elementary School and Gallatin Junior High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Gallatin County?
2 public elementary schools are located in Gallatin County.
What is the racial composition of students in Gallatin County?
Gallatin 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).
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