For the 2024 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 3,787 students in Saline County, IL (there are 1 private school, serving 93 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Saline County, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Saline County, IL are Galatia Jr High School, Eldorado Middle School and Galatia Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Saline County, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 31% statewide average). Schools in Saline County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Saline County Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Galatia Jr High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 N Mckinley St
Galatia, IL 62935
(618) 297-4571
Galatia, IL 62935
(618) 297-4571
Grades: 7-8
| 66 students
Rank: #22.
Eldorado Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1907 1st St
Eldorado, IL 62930
(618) 273-8056
Eldorado, IL 62930
(618) 273-8056
Grades: 6-8
| 221 students
Rank: #33.
Galatia Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 N Hickory St
Galatia, IL 62935
(618) 268-6371
Galatia, IL 62935
(618) 268-6371
Grades: K-6
| 203 students
Rank: #44.
Galatia High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 N Mckinley St
Galatia, IL 62935
(618) 297-4571
Galatia, IL 62935
(618) 297-4571
Grades: 9-12
| 124 students
Rank: #55.
Harrisburg Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
312 Bulldog Blvd
Harrisburg, IL 62946
(618) 253-7637
Harrisburg, IL 62946
(618) 253-7637
Grades: 6-8
| 352 students
Rank: #66.
Harrisburg High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
333 W College St
Harrisburg, IL 62946
(618) 253-7637
Harrisburg, IL 62946
(618) 253-7637
Grades: 9-12
| 573 students
Rank: #77.
Eldorado High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2200 Illinois Ave
Eldorado, IL 62930
(618) 273-2881
Eldorado, IL 62930
(618) 273-2881
Grades: 9-12
| 310 students
Rank: #88.
East Side Intermediate School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
315 E Church St
Harrisburg, IL 62946
(618) 253-7637
Harrisburg, IL 62946
(618) 253-7637
Grades: 3-5
| 378 students
Rank: #99.
Carrier Mills-stonefort Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
213 W Furlong St
Carrier Mills, IL 62917
(618) 994-2413
Carrier Mills, IL 62917
(618) 994-2413
Grades: PK-8
| 325 students
Rank: #1010.
Carrier Mills-stonefort High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7071 Us 45 S
Carrier Mills, IL 62917
(618) 994-2392
Carrier Mills, IL 62917
(618) 994-2392
Grades: 9-12
| 129 students
Rank: #1111.
Eldorado Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Alexander St
Eldorado, IL 62930
(618) 273-9324
Eldorado, IL 62930
(618) 273-9324
Grades: PK-5
| 569 students
Rank: n/an/a
114 W Main St
Galatia, IL 62935
(618) 297-4572
Galatia, IL 62935
(618) 297-4572
Grades: PK
| 26 students
Rank: n/an/a
School District 428 Iyc-hrb
Alternative School
1201 W Poplar St
Harrisburg, IL 62946
(618) 252-8681
Harrisburg, IL 62946
(618) 252-8681
Grades: 7-12
| 23 students
Rank: n/an/a
411 W Lincoln St
Harrisburg, IL 62946
(618) 253-7637
Harrisburg, IL 62946
(618) 253-7637
Grades: PK-2
| 488 students
Saline County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Learning Alternative Branch Harrisburg (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
24 S Vine St
Harrisburg, IL 62946
(618) 253-7622
Harrisburg, IL 62946
(618) 253-7622
Grades: 6-12
| 9 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Saline County, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Saline County, IL include Galatia Jr High School, Eldorado Middle School and Galatia Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Saline County, IL?
14 public schools are located in Saline County, IL.
What percentage of students in Saline County, IL go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Saline County, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Saline County, IL?
Saline County, IL public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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