For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,416 students in Clark County, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Clark County, IL are Monroe Elementary School, North Elementary School and Martinsville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clark County, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Clark County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Clark County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Monroe Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
301 E Monroe Ave
Casey, IL 62420
(217) 932-2178
Casey, IL 62420
(217) 932-2178
Gr: PK-6 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
North Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1001 N 6th St
Marshall, IL 62441
(217) 826-2355
Marshall, IL 62441
(217) 826-2355
Gr: 3-6 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Martinsville Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
410 E Kendall St
Martinsville, IL 62442
(217) 382-4116
Martinsville, IL 62442
(217) 382-4116
Gr: PK-6 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
805 S 6th St
Marshall, IL 62441
(217) 826-5411
Marshall, IL 62441
(217) 826-5411
Gr: PK-2 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Clark County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
401 East Main St
Casey, IL 62420
(217) 932-2177
Casey, IL 62420
(217) 932-2177
Gr: 7-8 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
H E L P Martinsville Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
Po Box 396
Martinsville, IL 62442
(217) 382-4338
Martinsville, IL 62442
(217) 382-4338
300 West Cumberland
Martinsville, IL 62442
(217) 382-4132
Martinsville, IL 62442
(217) 382-4132
Gr: 7-8
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Clark County, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Clark County, IL include Monroe Elementary School, North Elementary School and Martinsville Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Clark County?
4 public elementary schools are located in Clark County.
What is the racial composition of students in Clark County?
Clark County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Clark County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Clark County include: Monroe Elementary School vs. Martinsville Elementary School, Martinsville Elementary School vs. Monroe Elementary School, North Elementary School vs. Martinsville Elementary School
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