For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 563 students in Pawnee, IL.
The top-ranked public schools in Pawnee, IL are Pawnee Grade School and Pawnee Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pawnee, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Pawnee have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pawnee Grade School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
810 4th St
Pawnee, IL 62558
(217) 625-2231
Pawnee, IL 62558
(217) 625-2231
Gr: PK-6 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Pawnee Jr/sr High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
810 4th St
Pawnee, IL 62558
(217) 625-2471
Pawnee, IL 62558
(217) 625-2471
Gr: 7-12 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Pawnee, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Pawnee, IL include Pawnee Grade School and Pawnee Jr/sr High School.
How many public schools are located in Pawnee?
2 public schools are located in Pawnee.
What is the racial composition of students in Pawnee?
Pawnee public schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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