For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,200 students in Pittsfield, IL (there are 1 private school, serving 36 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Pittsfield, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Pittsfield, IL are Pittsfield High School and Pikeland Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pittsfield, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Pittsfield have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Pittsfield, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pittsfield High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
201 E Higbee St
Pittsfield, IL 62363
(217) 285-6888
Pittsfield, IL 62363
(217) 285-6888
Gr: 9-12 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Pikeland Community School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
601 Piper Ln
Pittsfield, IL 62363
(217) 285-9462
Pittsfield, IL 62363
(217) 285-9462
Gr: 3-8 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
Pace Alternative School
Alternative School
201 E Higbee St
Pittsfield, IL 62363
(217) 285-2248
Pittsfield, IL 62363
(217) 285-2248
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
655 Clarksville Rd
Pittsfield, IL 62363
(217) 285-2431
Pittsfield, IL 62363
(217) 285-2431
Gr: PK-2 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Pittsfield, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Pittsfield, IL include Pittsfield High School and Pikeland Community School.
How many public schools are located in Pittsfield?
4 public schools are located in Pittsfield.
What percentage of students in Pittsfield go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Pittsfield are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Pittsfield?
Pittsfield public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Pittsfield are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Pittsfield include: Pittsfield South Elementary School vs. Pace Alternative School
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