For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,207 students in Fairview Heights, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Fairview Heights, IL are Pontiac Jr High School, Illini Elementary School and William Holliday Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fairview Heights, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Fairview Heights have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Elementary Schools in Fairview Heights, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pontiac Jr High School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 Ashland Ave
Fairview Heights, IL 62208
(618) 233-6004
Fairview Heights, IL 62208
(618) 233-6004
Grades: 6-8
| 218 students
Rank: #22.
Illini Elementary School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
21 Circle Dr
Fairview Heights, IL 62208
(618) 398-5552
Fairview Heights, IL 62208
(618) 398-5552
Grades: PK-4
| 334 students
Rank: #33.
William Holliday Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 Joseph Dr
Fairview Heights, IL 62208
(618) 233-7588
Fairview Heights, IL 62208
(618) 233-7588
Grades: PK-5
| 410 students
Rank: #44.
Grant Middle School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10110 Old Lincoln Trl
Fairview Heights, IL 62208
(618) 397-2764
Fairview Heights, IL 62208
(618) 397-2764
Grades: 5-8
| 245 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Fairview Heights, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Fairview Heights, IL include Pontiac Jr High School, Illini Elementary School and William Holliday Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Fairview Heights?
4 public elementary schools are located in Fairview Heights.
What is the racial composition of students in Fairview Heights?
Fairview Heights public elementary schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Fairview Heights are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Fairview Heights include: Pontiac Jr High School vs. William Holliday Elementary School
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