Best Granite City Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 2,588 students in Granite City, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Granite City, IL are Maryville Elementary School, Venice Elementary School and Mitchell Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Granite City, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Granite City have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% 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 Granite City, IL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Maryville Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4651 Maryville Rd
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 931-2044
Gr: 1-2 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Venice Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
544 Niedringhaus Ave
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 274-7953
Gr: PK-8 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Mitchell Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
316 E Chain Of Rocks Rd
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 931-0057
Gr: 3-4 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #44.
Frohardt Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2040 Johnson Rd
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 451-5821
Gr: 3-4 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #55.
Grigsby Intermediate School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3801 Cargill Rd
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 931-5544
Gr: 5-6 | 818 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #66.
Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2400 Wilson Ave
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 451-5817
Gr: 1-2 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: n/an/a
Lake School
Alternative School
3201 E 23rd St
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 451-5800
Gr: 5-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Granite City, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Granite City, IL include Maryville Elementary School, Venice Elementary School and Mitchell Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Granite City?
7 public elementary schools are located in Granite City.
What is the racial composition of students in Granite City?
Granite City public elementary schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).

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