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Best Schools in Pittsburg, IL
Pittsburg, IL has 9 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 3,954 students. On average they score 42% on state proficiency tests against a projected 19%, so schools in Pittsburg greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Pittsburg, IL
The top high schools in Pittsburg, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Crab Orchard High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Crab Orchard Cusd 3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 149 Students
2. Marion High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion Cusd 2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1159 Students
3. Johnston City High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnston City Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 337 Students
Best Middle Schools in Pittsburg, IL
The top middle schools in Pittsburg, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Marion Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion Cusd 2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 726 Students
2. Washington Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnston City Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 311 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Pittsburg, IL
The top elementary schools in Pittsburg, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Washington Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion Cusd 2 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 487 Students
2. Crab Orchard Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Crab Orchard Cusd 3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 339 Students
3. Lincoln Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnston City Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 3 - 4 • 139 Students
4. Jefferson Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnston City Cusd 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 307 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Pittsburg, IL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Pittsburg, IL has a total population of 1,721 with 33% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Pittsburg, 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 Pittsburg, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
7.48 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.61 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
5.86 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Pittsburg, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Pittsburg, 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 Pittsburg, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Pittsburg, IL
How many schools are in Pittsburg, IL?
Pittsburg, IL has 9 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 3,954 students in total.
How do schools in Pittsburg perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Pittsburg score 42% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 19%, so on average schools in Pittsburg greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Pittsburg?
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 Pittsburg
1 of 1 schools in Pittsburg carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
C: 1
All 1 public schools we grade in Pittsburg. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.