Top 5 Best Wayne County Public Elementary Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 1,708 students in Wayne County, IL.
The top ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Wayne County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

Best Wayne County Public Elementary 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.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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
[+] 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 elementary schools in Wayne County, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Wayne County, IL include New Hope Elementary School, Johnsonville Elementary School and Mount Erie Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Wayne County, IL?
9 public elementary schools are located in Wayne County, IL.
What is the racial composition of students in Wayne County, IL?
Wayne County, IL public elementary schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

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