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Best Schools in Paw Paw, IL
Paw Paw, IL has 11 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 2,697 students. On average they score 43% on state proficiency tests against a projected 19%, so schools in Paw Paw greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Paw Paw, IL
The top high schools in Paw Paw, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mendota Twp High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mendota Twp Hsd 280 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 493 Students
2. Earlville Jr/sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Earlville Cusd 9 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 97 Students
3. Indian Creek High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Indian Creek Cusd 425 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 256 Students
Best Middle Schools in Paw Paw, IL
The top middle schools in Paw Paw, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Paw Paw Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Paw Paw Cusd 271 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 34 Students
2. Northbrook School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mendota Ccsd 289 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 508 Students
3. Indian Creek Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Indian Creek Cusd 425 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 206 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Paw Paw, IL
The top elementary schools in Paw Paw, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Indian Creek Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Indian Creek Cusd 425 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 249 Students
2. Paw Paw Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Paw Paw Cusd 271 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 80 Students
3. Earlville Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Earlville Cusd 9 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 242 Students
4. Lincoln Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mendota Ccsd 289 • Public • Grades 2 - 4 • 310 Students
5. Blackstone Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mendota Ccsd 289 • Public • Grades KG - 1 • 222 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Paw Paw, IL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Paw Paw, IL has a total population of 1,391 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 14% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Paw Paw, IL
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Paw Paw, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.24 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.97 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.27 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Paw Paw, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Paw Paw, IL.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Paw Paw, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Paw Paw, IL
How many schools are in Paw Paw, IL?
Paw Paw, IL has 11 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 2,697 students in total.
How do schools in Paw Paw perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Paw Paw score 43% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 19%, so on average schools in Paw Paw greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Paw Paw?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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Every school in Paw Paw
2 of 2 schools in Paw Paw carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 1C: 1
All 2 public schools we grade in Paw Paw. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.