For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 200 students in Joppa, IL.
The top-ranked public schools in Joppa, IL are Maple Grove Elementary School and Joppa Jr & Sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Joppa, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Joppa have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Joppa, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Maple Grove Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
911 Joppa North Ave
Joppa, IL 62953
(618) 543-7434
Joppa, IL 62953
(618) 543-7434
Gr: PK-6 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Joppa Jr & Sr High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
911 Joppa North Ave
Joppa, IL 62953
(618) 543-7589
Joppa, IL 62953
(618) 543-7589
Gr: 7-12 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Joppa, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Joppa, IL include Maple Grove Elementary School and Joppa Jr & Sr High School.
How many public schools are located in Joppa?
2 public schools are located in Joppa.
What is the racial composition of students in Joppa?
Joppa public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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