Best Public Schools in Pana, IL

The city of Pana, Illinois is home to 4 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. While the schools in Pana generally perform below the state averages on standardized tests, Pana Junior High School stands out for its strong academic performance, with over 50% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 36% in Mathematics, significantly above the state averages. Lincoln Elementary School also demonstrates solid academic performance, with over 40% of students proficient in English Language Arts and 33.5% in Mathematics.

The schools in Pana face some challenges, including high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 15.8% at Pana Junior High School to 20.7% at Pana Senior High School. Additionally, the schools have high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 60.2% at Pana Senior High School to 72.58% at Washington Elementary School, indicating significant socioeconomic challenges facing the district.

Despite these challenges, the data suggests there are opportunities for improvement in the Pana schools. By learning from the success of Pana Junior High School and addressing the issues of high poverty and chronic absenteeism, the Pana CUSD 8 district may be able to raise the academic performance of all its schools and provide a better educational experience for its students.