For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 1,867 students in Cass County, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Cass County, IL are Virginia Elementary School, Virginia Jr/ Sr High School and A-c Central Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cass County, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Cass County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Cass County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Virginia Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
651 S Morgan St
Virginia, IL 62691
(217) 452-3363
Virginia, IL 62691
(217) 452-3363
Grades: PK-5
| 180 students
Rank: #22.
Virginia Jr/ Sr High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
651 S Morgan St
Virginia, IL 62691
(217) 452-3087
Virginia, IL 62691
(217) 452-3087
Grades: 6-12
| 143 students
Rank: #33.
A-c Central Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
191 S Bluff St
Chandlerville, IL 62627
(217) 458-2224
Chandlerville, IL 62627
(217) 458-2224
Grades: PK-4
| 157 students
Rank: #44.
A-c Central Middle School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Po Box 260
Ashland, IL 62612
(217) 476-3312
Ashland, IL 62612
(217) 476-3312
Grades: 5-8
| 96 students
Rank: #55.
Gard Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 E 15th St
Beardstown, IL 62618
(217) 323-1364
Beardstown, IL 62618
(217) 323-1364
Grades: K-4
| 466 students
Rank: #66.
Beardstown Jr/sr High School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
500 E 15th St
Beardstown, IL 62618
(217) 323-3665
Beardstown, IL 62618
(217) 323-3665
Grades: 5-12
| 825 students
Cass County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Beardstown Charter School Learn Academy (Closed 2016)
Charter School
515 Canal St
Beardstown, IL 62618
(217) 323-4529
Beardstown, IL 62618
(217) 323-4529
Grades: 9-12
| 27 students
10143 N Bluff Springs Rd
Beardstown, IL 62618
(217) 323-1805
Beardstown, IL 62618
(217) 323-1805
Grades: 1-4
| 123 students
Cbs Alternative School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
9496 Il Rt 125
Beardstown, IL 62618
(217) 323-4723
Beardstown, IL 62618
(217) 323-4723
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
651 S Morgan St
Virginia, IL 62691
(217) 452-3085
Virginia, IL 62691
(217) 452-3085
Grades: 6-8
| 50 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Cass County, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Cass County, IL include Virginia Elementary School, Virginia Jr/ Sr High School and A-c Central Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Cass County, IL?
6 public elementary schools are located in Cass County, IL.
What is the racial composition of students in Cass County, IL?
Cass County, IL public elementary schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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