For the 2026 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 4,726 students in Clinton County, IL (there are 3 private schools, serving 804 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in Clinton County, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%). Clinton County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Illinois.
The top-ranked public schools in Clinton County, IL are Bartelso Elementary School, Germantown Elementary School and Aviston Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clinton County, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Clinton County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Clinton County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bartelso Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
306 S Washington St
Bartelso, IL 62218
(618) 765-2164
Bartelso, IL 62218
(618) 765-2164
Gr: PK-8 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #22.
Germantown Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
401 Walnut St
Germantown, IL 62245
(618) 523-4253
Germantown, IL 62245
(618) 523-4253
Gr: PK-8 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Aviston Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
350 S Hull St
Aviston, IL 62216
(618) 228-7245
Aviston, IL 62216
(618) 228-7245
Gr: PK-8 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #44.
Trenton Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
315 N. Main St.
Trenton, IL 62293
(618) 224-9411
Trenton, IL 62293
(618) 224-9411
Gr: PK-3 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #55.
Albers Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
206 N Broadway
Albers, IL 62215
(618) 248-5146
Albers, IL 62215
(618) 248-5146
Gr: PK-8 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Damiansville Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
101 E Main St
Albers, IL 62215
(618) 248-5188
Albers, IL 62215
(618) 248-5188
Gr: PK-8 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
New Baden Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
700 Marilyn Dr
New Baden, IL 62265
(618) 588-3535
New Baden, IL 62265
(618) 588-3535
Gr: K-3 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #88.
St. Rose Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
18004 Saint Rose Rd
Breese, IL 62230
(618) 526-7484
Breese, IL 62230
(618) 526-7484
Gr: PK-8 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #99.
Beckemeyer Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
110 4th St
Beckemeyer, IL 62219
(618) 227-8242
Beckemeyer, IL 62219
(618) 227-8242
Gr: PK-2 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1010.
Carlyle Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
951 6th St
Carlyle, IL 62231
(618) 594-3766
Carlyle, IL 62231
(618) 594-3766
Gr: PK-4 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1111.
Breese Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
777 Memorial Dr
Breese, IL 62230
(618) 526-7128
Breese, IL 62230
(618) 526-7128
Gr: 3-8 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1212.
Central Comm High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7740 Old Us Highway 50
Breese, IL 62230
(618) 526-4578
Breese, IL 62230
(618) 526-4578
Gr: 9-12 | 629 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1313.
Wesclin Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10003 State Route 160
Trenton, IL 62293
(618) 224-7355
Trenton, IL 62293
(618) 224-7355
Gr: 4-8 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1414.
Wesclin Sr High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
699 Wesclin Rd
Trenton, IL 62293
(618) 224-7341
Trenton, IL 62293
(618) 224-7341
Gr: 9-12 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1515.
Carlyle High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1461 12th St
Carlyle, IL 62231
(618) 594-2453
Carlyle, IL 62231
(618) 594-2453
Gr: 9-12 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1616.
Carlyle Junior High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1631 12th St
Carlyle, IL 62231
(618) 594-8292
Carlyle, IL 62231
(618) 594-8292
Gr: 5-8 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Clinton County, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Clinton County, IL include Bartelso Elementary School, Germantown Elementary School and Aviston Elementary School. Clinton County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Illinois.
How many public schools are located in Clinton County?
16 public schools are located in Clinton County.
What percentage of students in Clinton County go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in Clinton County are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Clinton County?
Clinton County public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Clinton County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Clinton County include: Carlyle Elementary School vs. Breese Elementary School, Carlyle High School vs. Central Comm High School, Central Comm High School vs. Carlyle High School
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