For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 192 students in De Soto, IL.
The top ranked public school in De Soto, IL is Desoto Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
De Soto, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in De Soto have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in De Soto, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Desoto Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
311 Hurst Rd
De Soto, IL 62924
(618) 867-2317
De Soto, IL 62924
(618) 867-2317
Grades: PK-8
| 192 students
Rank: n/an/a
Tcse-desoto Elementary School
Special Education School
311 Hurst Rd
De Soto, IL 62924
(618) 867-2317
De Soto, IL 62924
(618) 867-2317
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in De Soto, IL?
The top ranked public schools in De Soto, IL include Desoto Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in De Soto?
2 public schools are located in De Soto.
What is the racial composition of students in De Soto?
De Soto public schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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