Top 3 Best Edwards County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 808 students in Edwards County, IL.
The top ranked public schools in Edwards County, IL are Albion Grade School, Edwards County High School and West Salem Grade School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Edwards County, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 31% statewide average). Schools in Edwards County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Edwards County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Albion Grade School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
361 W Main St
Albion, IL 62806
(618) 445-2327
Grades: PK-8
| 412 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Edwards County High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
361 W Main St
Albion, IL 62806
(618) 445-2325
Grades: 9-12
| 228 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
West Salem Grade School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
105 E School St
West Salem, IL 62476
(618) 456-8881
Grades: PK-8
| 168 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Edwards County, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Edwards County, IL include Albion Grade School, Edwards County High School and West Salem Grade School.
How many public schools are located in Edwards County, IL?
3 public schools are located in Edwards County, IL.
What is the racial composition of students in Edwards County, IL?
Edwards County, IL public schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

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