For the 2024 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 3,178 students in Douglas County, IL (there are 8 private schools, serving 304 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Douglas County, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Douglas County, IL are Arthur Grade School, North Ward Elementary School and Arthur-lovington-atwood-hammond High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Douglas County, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 31% statewide average). Schools in Douglas County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Douglas County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Arthur Grade School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
126 E Lincoln St
Arthur, IL 61911
(217) 543-2109
Arthur, IL 61911
(217) 543-2109
Grades: PK-8
| 304 students
Rank: #22.
North Ward Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1201 N Prairie St
Tuscola, IL 61953
(217) 253-2712
Tuscola, IL 61953
(217) 253-2712
Grades: PK-4
| 375 students
Rank: #33.
Arthur-lovington-atwood-hammond High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
301 E Columbia St
Arthur, IL 61911
(217) 543-2146
Arthur, IL 61911
(217) 543-2146
Grades: 9-12
| 311 students
Rank: #44.
Atwood-hammond Grade School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
316 N Illinois St
Atwood, IL 61913
(217) 578-2229
Atwood, IL 61913
(217) 578-2229
Grades: PK-8
| 260 students
Rank: #55.
Tuscola High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 S Prairie St
Tuscola, IL 61953
(217) 253-2377
Tuscola, IL 61953
(217) 253-2377
Grades: 9-12
| 285 students
Rank: #66.
Villa Grove Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 N Sycamore St
Villa Grove, IL 61956
(217) 832-2261
Villa Grove, IL 61956
(217) 832-2261
Grades: PK-6
| 324 students
Rank: #77.
Arcola Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
351 W Washington St
Arcola, IL 61910
(217) 268-4961
Arcola, IL 61910
(217) 268-4961
Grades: PK-6
| 406 students
Rank: #88.
East Prairie Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
409 S Prairie St
Tuscola, IL 61953
(217) 253-2828
Tuscola, IL 61953
(217) 253-2828
Grades: 5-8
| 309 students
Rank: #99.
Villa Grove High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 N Sycamore St
Villa Grove, IL 61956
(217) 832-2321
Villa Grove, IL 61956
(217) 832-2321
Grades: 9-12
| 197 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Arcola High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
351 W Washington St
Arcola, IL 61910
(217) 268-4962
Arcola, IL 61910
(217) 268-4962
Grades: 7-12
| 307 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Villa Grove Jr High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 N Sycamore St
Villa Grove, IL 61956
(217) 832-2261
Villa Grove, IL 61956
(217) 832-2261
Grades: 7-8
| 100 students
Douglas County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
301 E Columbia St
Arthur, IL 61911
(217) 543-2146
Arthur, IL 61911
(217) 543-2146
Grades: 7-8
| 74 students
222 W Magnolia St
Atwood, IL 61913
(217) 578-2226
Atwood, IL 61913
(217) 578-2226
Grades: 9-12
| 117 students
316 North Illinois
Atwood, IL 61913
(217) 578-2220
Atwood, IL 61913
(217) 578-2220
Grades: PK-8
| 297 students
H E L P Arcola (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
211 1/2 S Jacques St
Arcola, IL 61910
(217) 268-3855
Arcola, IL 61910
(217) 268-3855
Grades: PK
| n/a students
207 S Coffin St
Newman, IL 61942
(217) 837-2475
Newman, IL 61942
(217) 837-2475
Grades: PK-1
| 84 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Douglas County, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Douglas County, IL include Arthur Grade School, North Ward Elementary School and Arthur-lovington-atwood-hammond High School.
How many public schools are located in Douglas County, IL?
11 public schools are located in Douglas County, IL.
What percentage of students in Douglas County, IL go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Douglas County, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Douglas County, IL?
Douglas County, IL public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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