For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 2,750 students in Crawford County, IL (there are 1 private school, serving 102 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Crawford County, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Crawford County, IL are Hutsonville High School, Palestine High School and Nuttall Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Crawford County, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Crawford County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Crawford County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Hutsonville High School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 W Clover St
Hutsonville, IL 62433
(618) 563-4913
Hutsonville, IL 62433
(618) 563-4913
Grades: 9-12
| 99 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Palestine High School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
102 N Main St
Palestine, IL 62451
(618) 586-2712
Palestine, IL 62451
(618) 586-2712
Grades: 9-12
| 88 students
Rank: #33.
Nuttall Middle School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 W Rustic St
Robinson, IL 62454
(618) 544-8618
Robinson, IL 62454
(618) 544-8618
Grades: 6-8
| 348 students
Rank: #44.
Hutsonville Elementary And Jr High School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 W Clover St
Hutsonville, IL 62433
(618) 563-4812
Hutsonville, IL 62433
(618) 563-4812
Grades: PK-8
| 209 students
Rank: #55.
Lincoln Elementary School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
301 E Poplar St
Robinson, IL 62454
(618) 544-3315
Robinson, IL 62454
(618) 544-3315
Grades: 3-5
| 346 students
Rank: #66.
Robinson High School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2000 N Cross St
Robinson, IL 62454
(618) 544-9510
Robinson, IL 62454
(618) 544-9510
Grades: 9-12
| 465 students
Rank: #77.
Oblong High School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
700 S Range St
Oblong, IL 62449
(618) 592-4235
Oblong, IL 62449
(618) 592-4235
Grades: 9-12
| 180 students
Rank: #88.
Oblong Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 W Main St
Oblong, IL 62449
(618) 592-4225
Oblong, IL 62449
(618) 592-4225
Grades: PK-8
| 381 students
Rank: #99.
Palestine Grade School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
205 S Washington St
Palestine, IL 62451
(618) 586-2711
Palestine, IL 62451
(618) 586-2711
Grades: PK-8
| 221 students
Rank: n/an/a
507 W Condit St
Robinson, IL 62454
(618) 544-2233
Robinson, IL 62454
(618) 544-2233
Grades: PK-2
| 413 students
Crawford County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Crawford Memorial Hospital High School (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
1000 North Allen St
Robinson, IL 62454
(618) 544-8664
Robinson, IL 62454
(618) 544-8664
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Ltctwin Rivers Efe 500 High School (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
301 South Cross St
Robinson, IL 62454
(618) 544-8664
Robinson, IL 62454
(618) 544-8664
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Robinson Correctional Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
13423 East 1150th Ave
Robinson, IL 62454
(618) 546-5659
Robinson, IL 62454
(618) 546-5659
Grades: 12
| n/a students
Safe School Roe12 Crawford Cnty (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
206 South Jackson St
Robinson, IL 62454
(618) 546-1293
Robinson, IL 62454
(618) 546-1293
Grades: 5-8
| 2 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Crawford County, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Crawford County, IL include Hutsonville High School, Palestine High School and Nuttall Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Crawford County, IL?
10 public schools are located in Crawford County, IL.
What percentage of students in Crawford County, IL go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Crawford County, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Crawford County, IL?
Crawford County, IL public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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