For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 550 students in Piasa, IL.
The top ranked public schools in Piasa, IL are Southwestern Middle School and Southwestern High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Piasa, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Piasa have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Piasa, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Southwestern Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8226 Route 111
Piasa, IL 62079
(618) 372-3813
Piasa, IL 62079
(618) 372-3813
Grades: 7-8
| 174 students
Rank: #22.
Southwestern High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8226 Route 111
Piasa, IL 62079
(618) 372-3813
Piasa, IL 62079
(618) 372-3813
Grades: 9-12
| 376 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Piasa, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Piasa, IL include Southwestern Middle School and Southwestern High School.
How many public schools are located in Piasa?
2 public schools are located in Piasa.
What is the racial composition of students in Piasa?
Piasa public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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