For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,433 students in Taylorville, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Taylorville, IL are Taylorville Jr High School and Memorial Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Taylorville, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Taylorville have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Taylorville, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Taylorville Jr High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
120 E Bidwell St
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 824-4924
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 824-4924
Gr: 5-8 | 614 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
101 E Adams St
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 287-7929
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 287-7929
Gr: 3-4 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
805 N Cherokee St
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 824-3315
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 824-3315
Gr: PK-2 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Taylorville, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Taylorville, IL include Taylorville Jr High School and Memorial Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Taylorville?
3 public elementary schools are located in Taylorville.
What is the racial composition of students in Taylorville?
Taylorville public elementary schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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