Schools in Pontiac, Illinois (2025)
5 schools · 1,793 students · 5 public · median Enrollment 326.
Pontiac, in Illinois, has 5 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 1,793 students. By level there are 3 elementary, 1 high, 1 middle; by sector 5 public.
The median Enrollment across Pontiac's schools is 326, below the Illinois median of 373. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
5 of the 5 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Central Elem School (50.9, top 50% of elementary schools nationally), followed by Lincoln Elementary School (40.4, lower 50% of elementary schools nationally), and Pontiac High School (36.9, lower 50% of high schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are Pontiac High School (658 students), Central Elem School (361 students), Pontiac Jr High School (326 students).
Ranked schools in Pontiac
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Illinois.
- 151Central Elem SchoolPontiac · Public Elementary67.3% Free/reduced-price lunch · 361 students
- 240Lincoln Elementary SchoolPontiac · Public Elementary37% Math proficiency · 227 students
- 337Pontiac High SchoolPontiac · Public High27% Math proficiency · 658 students
- 434Washington Elem SchoolPontiac · Public Elementary14% Math proficiency · 221 students
- 531Pontiac Jr High SchoolPontiac · Public Middle15% Math proficiency · 326 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Central Elem School Pontiac · Elementary · Grades PK–1 | Public | 50.9 Top 50% | 67.3% Free/reduced-price lunch | 361 |
| 2 | Lincoln Elementary School Pontiac · Elementary · Grades 2–3 | Public | 40.4 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 227 |
| 3 | Pontiac High School Pontiac · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 36.9 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 658 |
| 4 | Washington Elem School Pontiac · Elementary · Grades 4–5 | Public | 34.2 Lower 50% | 14% Math proficiency | 221 |
| 5 | Pontiac Jr High School Pontiac · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 31.2 Lower 50% | 15% Math proficiency | 326 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Pontiac?
Central Elem School is the highest-ranked school in Pontiac with a Success Index (US) of 50.9 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States).
How many schools are in Pontiac?
Pontiac has 5 schools (3 elementary, 1 high, 1 middle) educating 1,793 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Pontiac?
The median Enrollment across schools in Pontiac is 326. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.