For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 406 students in Dakota, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary school in Dakota, IL is Dakota Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dakota, IL public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Dakota have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Dakota, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dakota Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 Campus Dr
Dakota, IL 61018
(844) 632-5682
Dakota, IL 61018
(844) 632-5682
Gr: PK-6 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Dakota, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Dakota, IL include Dakota Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Dakota?
1 public elementary schools are located in Dakota.
What is the racial composition of students in Dakota?
Dakota public elementary schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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