For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 420 students in Steeleville, IL (there are , serving 142 private students). 75% of all K-12 students in Steeleville, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Steeleville, IL are Steeleville Elementary School and Steeleville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Steeleville, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Steeleville have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% 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 Steeleville, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Steeleville Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
609 S Sparta St
Steeleville, IL 62288
(618) 965-3469
Steeleville, IL 62288
(618) 965-3469
Grades: PK-8
| 280 students
Rank: #22.
Steeleville High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
701 S Sparta St
Steeleville, IL 62288
(618) 965-3432
Steeleville, IL 62288
(618) 965-3432
Grades: 9-12
| 140 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Steeleville, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Steeleville, IL include Steeleville Elementary School and Steeleville High School.
How many public schools are located in Steeleville?
2 public schools are located in Steeleville.
What percentage of students in Steeleville go to public school?
75% of all K-12 students in Steeleville are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Steeleville?
Steeleville public schools minority enrollment is 7% 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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