For the 2024 school year, there is 1 public school serving 206 students in Joy, IL.
The top ranked public school in Joy, IL is Mercer County Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Joy, IL public school have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 31% statewide average). Schools in Joy have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Joy, IL (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mercer County Jr High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
203 N Washington St
Joy, IL 61260
(309) 584-4174
Joy, IL 61260
(309) 584-4174
Grades: 7-8
| 206 students
Joy, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 436
Joy, IL 61260
(309) 584-4174
Joy, IL 61260
(309) 584-4174
Grades: 6-8
| 105 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Joy, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Joy, IL include Mercer County Jr High School.
How many public schools are located in Joy, IL?
1 public schools are located in Joy, IL.
What is the racial composition of students in Joy, IL?
Joy, IL public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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