For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 1,902 students in Centralia, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Centralia, IL are Raccoon Cons Elementary School, Central City Elementary School and North Wamac Grade School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Centralia, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Centralia have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Centralia, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Raccoon Cons Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3601 State Route 161
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-7329
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-7329
Gr: PK-8 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Central City Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
129 Douglas St
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-9521
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-9521
Gr: PK-8 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
North Wamac Grade School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1500 Case St
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-1826
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-1826
Gr: K-8 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #44.
Grand Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
21462 N Richview Ln
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 249-6289
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 249-6289
Gr: K-8 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #55.
Willow Grove Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
815 W 7th St
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-3313
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-3313
Gr: PK-8 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #66.
Jordan Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
311 Airport Rd
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-1907
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-1907
Gr: 2-3 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #77.
Schiller Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
800 W 4th St
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-1907
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-1907
Gr: PK-1 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #88.
Centralia Jr High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
900 S Pine St
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-1907
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-1907
Gr: 4-8 | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Centralia, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Centralia Correctional Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
9330 Shattuc Rd
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 533-4111
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 533-4111
Gr: 12
900 S Pine St
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-1907
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-1907
Gr: 5-8 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
1101 S Locust St
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-1907
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-1907
Gr: K | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Hudelson Education Center (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
P.O. Box 548,
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-9312
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-9312
200 South Pine St
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 533-7120
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 533-7120
Gr: 4 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Centralia, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Centralia, IL include Raccoon Cons Elementary School, Central City Elementary School and North Wamac Grade School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Centralia?
8 public elementary schools are located in Centralia.
What is the racial composition of students in Centralia?
Centralia public elementary schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).