For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 232 students in Dongola, IL.
The top-ranked public schools in Dongola, IL are Dongola High School, Dongola Elementary School and Dongola Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dongola, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Dongola have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Dongola, IL (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dongola High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1000 High St
Dongola, IL 62926
(618) 827-3524
Dongola, IL 62926
(618) 827-3524
Gr: 9-12 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Dongola Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1000 High St
Dongola, IL 62926
(618) 827-3524
Dongola, IL 62926
(618) 827-3524
Gr: PK-5 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Dongola Jr High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1000 High St
Dongola, IL 62926
(618) 827-3524
Dongola, IL 62926
(618) 827-3524
Gr: 6-8 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Dongola, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Dongola, IL include Dongola High School, Dongola Elementary School and Dongola Jr High School.
How many public schools are located in Dongola?
3 public schools are located in Dongola.
What is the racial composition of students in Dongola?
Dongola public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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