Best Public Schools in Raymond, IL

The city of Raymond, Illinois is home to three schools serving grades K-12: Lincolnwood High School, Raymond Grade School, and Lincolnwood Junior High School. These schools are part of the Panhandle CUSD 2 district.

Among the standout schools, Raymond Grade School performs above district and state averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics on the IAR assessments, particularly in 4th and 5th grades. It also achieves a high proficiency rate in 5th grade Science on the ISA assessment, significantly outperforming the district and state. Meanwhile, Lincolnwood Junior High School excels in 6th grade English Language Arts and demonstrates strong science performance, with 82.4% of students proficient or better on the ISA assessment.

However, the schools generally underperform the state averages in ACT/SAT and PreACT Secure assessments, particularly in Mathematics. Additionally, all three schools have high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 25.4%, which may be a contributing factor to the overall academic performance. The schools also have relatively high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a significant population of economically disadvantaged students who may require additional support and resources.