For the 2024 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 3,177 students in Mcdonough County, IL (there are 3 private schools, serving 223 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Mcdonough County, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Mcdonough County, IL are West Prairie South Elementary School, Project Insight and Royals Macomb. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mcdonough County, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 31% statewide average). Schools in Mcdonough County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Mcdonough County Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Prairie South Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
310 S Coal St
Colchester, IL 62326
(309) 776-3790
Colchester, IL 62326
(309) 776-3790
Grades: PK-6
| 181 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Project Insight
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
330 N Mcarthur St
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 837-5685
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 837-5685
Grades: n/a
| 0 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Royals Macomb
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
341 S Johnson St
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 575-3226
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 575-3226
Grades: 6-12
| 0 students
Rank: #44.
Macomb Senior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1525 S Johnson St
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 837-2331
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 837-2331
Grades: 9-12
| 616 students
Rank: #55.
Macomb Junior High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1525 S Johnson St
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 833-2074
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 833-2074
Grades: 7-8
| 309 students
Rank: #66.
West Prairie Senior High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
18575 E 800th St
Sciota, IL 61475
(309) 456-3750
Sciota, IL 61475
(309) 456-3750
Grades: 9-12
| 160 students
Rank: #77.
West Prairie North Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 N Washington St
Good Hope, IL 61438
(309) 456-3920
Good Hope, IL 61438
(309) 456-3920
Grades: PK-6
| 163 students
Rank: #88.
Edison Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
521 S Pearl St
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 837-3993
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 837-3993
Grades: 4-6
| 440 students
Rank: #99.
Bushnell-prairie City High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
845 Walnut St
Bushnell, IL 61422
(309) 772-2113
Bushnell, IL 61422
(309) 772-2113
Grades: 9-12
| 200 students
Rank: #1010.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
315 N Bonham St
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 833-2095
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 833-2095
Grades: K-3
| 501 students
Rank: #1111.
West Prairie Junior High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
18575 E 800th St
Sciota, IL 61475
(309) 776-3220
Sciota, IL 61475
(309) 776-3220
Grades: 7-8
| 85 students
Rank: #1212.
Bushnell-prairie City Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
345 E Hess St
Bushnell, IL 61422
(309) 772-9464
Bushnell, IL 61422
(309) 772-9464
Grades: PK-5
| 291 students
Rank: #1313.
Bushnell-prairie City Jr High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
847 Walnut St
Bushnell, IL 61422
(309) 772-3123
Bushnell, IL 61422
(309) 772-3123
Grades: 6-8
| 125 students
Rank: n/an/a
235 W Grant St
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 833-4273
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 833-4273
Grades: PK
| 106 students
Rank: n/an/a
Royals Rssp Macomb
Alternative School
341 S Johnson St
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 575-3226
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 575-3226
Grades: 6-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Wcisec High School Ed
Special Education School
1525 S Johnson St
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 837-2331
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 837-2331
Grades: n/a
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Wcisec Md
Special Education School
310 S Coal St
Colchester, IL 62326
(309) 776-3790
Colchester, IL 62326
(309) 776-3790
Grades: n/a
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Western Area Career System 265
Vocational School
130 S Lafayette St Ste 200
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 575-3226
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 575-3226
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Mcdonough County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
600 S Hun St
Colchester, IL 62326
(309) 776-3220
Colchester, IL 62326
(309) 776-3220
Grades: 9-12
| 143 students
Facssrclamonts High School (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
130 South Lafayette St
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 837-4821
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 837-4821
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
306 East South St
Industry, IL 61440
(217) 322-4311
Industry, IL 61440
(217) 322-4311
Grades: PK-5
| 145 students
18575 E 800th St
Sciota, IL 61475
(309) 456-3750
Sciota, IL 61475
(309) 456-3750
Grades: 9-12
| 115 students
Wacs Regional Programs High School (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
130 South Lafayette St
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 837-4821
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 837-4821
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Mcdonough County, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Mcdonough County, IL include West Prairie South Elementary School, Project Insight and Royals Macomb.
How many public schools are located in Mcdonough County, IL?
18 public schools are located in Mcdonough County, IL.
What percentage of students in Mcdonough County, IL go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Mcdonough County, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Mcdonough County, IL?
Mcdonough County, IL public schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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