For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,125 students in Cass County, IL (there are 2 private schools, serving 164 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Cass County, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Cass County, IL are Virginia Elementary School, Virginia Jr/ Sr High School and A-c Central Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cass County, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 31% statewide average). Schools in Cass County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Cass County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Virginia Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
651 S Morgan St
Virginia, IL 62691
(217) 452-3363
Virginia, IL 62691
(217) 452-3363
Grades: PK-5
| 180 students
Rank: #22.
Virginia Jr/ Sr High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
651 S Morgan St
Virginia, IL 62691
(217) 452-3087
Virginia, IL 62691
(217) 452-3087
Grades: 6-12
| 143 students
Rank: #33.
A-c Central Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
191 S Bluff St
Chandlerville, IL 62627
(217) 458-2224
Chandlerville, IL 62627
(217) 458-2224
Grades: PK-4
| 157 students
Rank: #44.
A-c Central High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Po Box 260
Ashland, IL 62612
(217) 476-3312
Ashland, IL 62612
(217) 476-3312
Grades: 9-12
| 116 students
Rank: #55.
A-c Central Middle School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Po Box 260
Ashland, IL 62612
(217) 476-3312
Ashland, IL 62612
(217) 476-3312
Grades: 5-8
| 96 students
Rank: #66.
Gard Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 E 15th St
Beardstown, IL 62618
(217) 323-1364
Beardstown, IL 62618
(217) 323-1364
Grades: K-4
| 466 students
Rank: #77.
Beardstown Jr/sr High School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
500 E 15th St
Beardstown, IL 62618
(217) 323-3665
Beardstown, IL 62618
(217) 323-3665
Grades: 5-12
| 825 students
Rank: n/an/a
1301 Grand Ave
Beardstown, IL 62618
(217) 323-3585
Beardstown, IL 62618
(217) 323-3585
Grades: PK
| 142 students
Cass County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Beardstown Charter School Learn Academy (Closed 2016)
Charter School
515 Canal St
Beardstown, IL 62618
(217) 323-4529
Beardstown, IL 62618
(217) 323-4529
Grades: 9-12
| 27 students
10143 N Bluff Springs Rd
Beardstown, IL 62618
(217) 323-1805
Beardstown, IL 62618
(217) 323-1805
Grades: 1-4
| 123 students
Cbs Alternative School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
9496 Il Rt 125
Beardstown, IL 62618
(217) 323-4723
Beardstown, IL 62618
(217) 323-4723
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
651 S Morgan St
Virginia, IL 62691
(217) 452-3085
Virginia, IL 62691
(217) 452-3085
Grades: 6-8
| 50 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Cass County, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Cass County, IL include Virginia Elementary School, Virginia Jr/ Sr High School and A-c Central Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Cass County, IL?
8 public schools are located in Cass County, IL.
What percentage of students in Cass County, IL go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Cass County, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Cass County, IL?
Cass County, IL public schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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