Top 10 Best Wayne County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 2,386 students in Wayne County, IL (there are 1 private school, serving 56 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Wayne County, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Wayne County, IL are New Hope Elementary School, Johnsonville Elementary School and Mount Erie Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wayne County, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 31% statewide average). Schools in Wayne County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Best Wayne County Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
New Hope Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1804 County Road 445 N
Fairfield, IL 62837
(618) 842-3296
Grades: K-8
| 194 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Johnsonville Elementary School
Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
891 County Highway 16
Johnsonville, IL 62850
(618) 673-3044
Grades: PK-4
| 104 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Mount Erie Elementary School
Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
300 School Dr
Mount Erie, IL 62446
(618) 854-2611
Grades: K-4
| 72 students
Rank: #44.
Jasper Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2030 County Road 1020 N
Fairfield, IL 62837
(618) 842-3048
Grades: K-8
| 182 students
Rank: #55.
Wayne City Attendance Center
Math: 41% | Reading: 40%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
408 E Mill St
Wayne City, IL 62895
(618) 895-3103
Grades: PK-8
| 357 students
Rank: #66.
North Side Elementary School
Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
806 N 1st St
Fairfield, IL 62837
(618) 842-6501
Grades: PK-3
| 295 students
Rank: #77.
Cisne High School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1456 Us Highway 45
Cisne, IL 62823
(618) 673-2154
Grades: 9-12
| 101 students
Rank: #88.
Geff Elementary School
Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
201 E Lafayette St
Geff, IL 62842
(618) 516-8004
Grades: K-8
| 80 students
Rank: #99.
Center Street Elementary School
Math: 20% | Reading: 29%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
200 W Center St
Fairfield, IL 62837
(618) 842-2679
Grades: 4-8
| 320 students
Rank: #1010.
Cisne Middle School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Po Box 69
Cisne, IL 62823
(618) 673-2156
Grades: 5-8
| 104 students
Rank: #1111.
Wayne City High School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Po Box 457
Wayne City, IL 62895
(618) 895-3108
Grades: 9-12
| 142 students
Rank: #1212.
Fairfield Comm High School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
300 W King St
Fairfield, IL 62837
(618) 847-9403
Grades: 9-12
| 435 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Wayne County, IL

Wayne County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Rr 2
Cisne, IL 62823
(618) 898-1125
Grades: K-1
| 89 students
R R 2 Box 546
Fairfield, IL 62837
(618) 842-3101
Grades: K-8
| 88 students
Rr 1
Wayne City, IL 62895
(618) 648-2293
Grades: PK-K
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Wayne County, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Wayne County, IL include New Hope Elementary School, Johnsonville Elementary School and Mount Erie Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Wayne County, IL?
12 public schools are located in Wayne County, IL.
What percentage of students in Wayne County, IL go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Wayne County, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Wayne County, IL?
Wayne County, IL public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

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