For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,658 students in Herrin, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Herrin, IL are Herrin C U S D 4 Elementary School and Herrin Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Herrin, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Herrin have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Herrin, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Herrin C U S D 4 Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5200 Herrin Rd
Herrin, IL 62948
(618) 942-2744
Herrin, IL 62948
(618) 942-2744
Gr: 2-5 | 712 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Herrin Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
700 S 14th St
Herrin, IL 62948
(618) 942-7461
Herrin, IL 62948
(618) 942-7461
Gr: 6-8 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: n/an/a
601 N 17th St
Herrin, IL 62948
(618) 942-5418
Herrin, IL 62948
(618) 942-5418
Gr: PK-1 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Herrin, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Herrin, IL include Herrin C U S D 4 Elementary School and Herrin Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Herrin?
3 public elementary schools are located in Herrin.
What is the racial composition of students in Herrin?
Herrin public elementary schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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