For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 2,083 students in Piatt County, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Piatt County, IL are Bement Middle School, Washington School and White Heath Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Piatt County, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Piatt County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% 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 Piatt County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bement Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
201 S Champaign St
Bement, IL 61813
(217) 678-4200
Bement, IL 61813
(217) 678-4200
Gr: 6-8 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Washington School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3 Sage Dr
Monticello, IL 61856
(217) 762-8511
Monticello, IL 61856
(217) 762-8511
Gr: PK-3 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
White Heath Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 W High St
White Heath, IL 61884
(217) 762-8511
White Heath, IL 61884
(217) 762-8511
Gr: 4-5 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Monticello Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2015 E Washington St
Monticello, IL 61856
(217) 762-8511
Monticello, IL 61856
(217) 762-8511
Gr: 6-8 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #55.
Cerro Gordo Jr And Sr High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 E Durfee St
Cerro Gordo, IL 61818
(217) 763-2711
Cerro Gordo, IL 61818
(217) 763-2711
Gr: 6-12 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #66.
Cerro Gordo Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
209 S Monroe St
Cerro Gordo, IL 61818
(217) 763-2551
Cerro Gordo, IL 61818
(217) 763-2551
Gr: PK-5 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #77.
Bement Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
201 S Champaign St
Bement, IL 61813
(217) 678-4200
Bement, IL 61813
(217) 678-4200
Gr: PK-5 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #88.
Blue Ridge Intermediate-jr High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
107 South Mckinley Street
Mansfield, IL 61854
(217) 489-5201
Mansfield, IL 61854
(217) 489-5201
Gr: 4-8 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Piatt County, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Piatt County, IL include Bement Middle School, Washington School and White Heath Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Piatt County?
8 public elementary schools are located in Piatt County.
What is the racial composition of students in Piatt County?
Piatt County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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