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Best Taylorville Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,443 students in Taylorville, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Taylorville, IL are Taylorville Jr High School and Memorial Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Taylorville, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Taylorville have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% 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 Taylorville, IL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Taylorville Jr High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
120 E Bidwell St
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 824-4924
Gr: 5-8 | 650 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
101 E Adams St
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 287-7929
Gr: 3-4 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
North Elementary School
805 N Cherokee St
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 824-3315
Gr: PK-2 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Taylorville, Illinois

Taylorville, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Central School (Closed 2009)
Special Education School
515 E Bidwell
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 287-7870
Main Street Prep (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
108 E Market
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 824-2488
South Elementary School (Closed 2014)
1004 West Prairie St
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 824-2249
Gr: K-5 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Taylorville Alternative School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
100 W Franklin St
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 775-0532
Gr: 5-12
Taylorville Correctional Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
Route 29 South
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 824-4004
Gr: 12
West Elementary School (Closed 2010)
300 N Elevator
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 287-7941
Gr: K-5 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Taylorville, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Taylorville, IL include Taylorville Jr High School and Memorial Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Taylorville?
3 public elementary schools are located in Taylorville.
What is the racial composition of students in Taylorville?
Taylorville public elementary schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).

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