For the 2025 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 Germantown Elementary School, Aviston Elementary School and Albers 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 33% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), 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 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Clinton County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Germantown Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
401 Walnut St
Germantown, IL 62245
(618) 523-4253
Germantown, IL 62245
(618) 523-4253
Grades: PK-8
| 246 students
Rank: #22.
Aviston Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
350 S Hull St
Aviston, IL 62216
(618) 228-7245
Aviston, IL 62216
(618) 228-7245
Grades: PK-8
| 445 students
Rank: #33.
Albers Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
206 N Broadway
Albers, IL 62215
(618) 248-5146
Albers, IL 62215
(618) 248-5146
Grades: PK-8
| 148 students
Rank: #44.
Bartelso Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
306 S Washington St
Bartelso, IL 62218
(618) 765-2164
Bartelso, IL 62218
(618) 765-2164
Grades: PK-8
| 168 students
Rank: #55.
Damiansville Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
101 E Main St
Albers, IL 62215
(618) 248-5188
Albers, IL 62215
(618) 248-5188
Grades: PK-8
| 82 students
Rank: #66.
St. Rose Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
18004 Saint Rose Rd
Breese, IL 62230
(618) 526-7484
Breese, IL 62230
(618) 526-7484
Grades: PK-8
| 179 students
Rank: #77.
New Baden Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
700 Marilyn Dr
New Baden, IL 62265
(618) 588-3535
New Baden, IL 62265
(618) 588-3535
Grades: PK-3
| 266 students
Rank: #88.
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
Grades: PK-1
| 177 students
Rank: #99.
Trenton Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
308 N Washington St
Trenton, IL 62293
(618) 224-9411
Trenton, IL 62293
(618) 224-9411
Grades: PK-3
| 204 students
Rank: #1010.
Central Comm High School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7740 Old Us Highway 50
Breese, IL 62230
(618) 526-4578
Breese, IL 62230
(618) 526-4578
Grades: 9-12
| 631 students
Rank: #1111.
Breese Elementary School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
777 Memorial Dr
Breese, IL 62230
(618) 526-7128
Breese, IL 62230
(618) 526-7128
Grades: 2-8
| 421 students
Rank: #1212.
Carlyle Elementary School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
951 6th St
Carlyle, IL 62231
(618) 594-3766
Carlyle, IL 62231
(618) 594-3766
Grades: PK-4
| 357 students
Rank: #1313.
Wesclin Sr High School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
699 Wesclin Rd
Trenton, IL 62293
(618) 224-7341
Trenton, IL 62293
(618) 224-7341
Grades: 9-12
| 355 students
Rank: #1414.
Wesclin Middle School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10003 State Route 160
Trenton, IL 62293
(618) 224-7355
Trenton, IL 62293
(618) 224-7355
Grades: 4-8
| 494 students
Rank: #1515.
Carlyle High School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1461 12th St
Carlyle, IL 62231
(618) 594-2453
Carlyle, IL 62231
(618) 594-2453
Grades: 9-12
| 275 students
Rank: #1616.
Carlyle Junior High School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1631 12th St
Carlyle, IL 62231
(618) 594-8292
Carlyle, IL 62231
(618) 594-8292
Grades: 5-8
| 278 students
Clinton County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Safe School Program Carlyle (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1063 Fairfax
Carlyle, IL 62231
(618) 594-6003
Carlyle, IL 62231
(618) 594-6003
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
317 E Maple St
New Baden, IL 62265
(618) 588-3260
New Baden, IL 62265
(618) 588-3260
Grades: 4-6
| 136 students
1171 Livingston
Carlyle, IL 62231
(618) 594-3511
Carlyle, IL 62231
(618) 594-3511
Grades: 5-6
| 207 students
313 S Adams St
Trenton, IL 62293
(618) 224-9821
Trenton, IL 62293
(618) 224-9821
Grades: 4-6
| 126 students
10003 State Route 160
Trenton, IL 62293
(618) 224-7355
Trenton, IL 62293
(618) 224-7355
Grades: 7-8
| 213 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Clinton County, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Clinton County, IL include Germantown Elementary School, Aviston Elementary School and Albers 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 56% (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 High School vs. Central Comm High School, Bartelso Elementary School vs. Breese Elementary School, Central Comm High School vs. Carlyle High School
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