Top 5 Best Douglas County Public Elementary Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 1,978 students in Douglas County, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Douglas County, IL are Arthur Grade School, North Ward Elementary School and Atwood-hammond Grade School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Douglas County, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Douglas County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Douglas County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Arthur Grade School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
126 E Lincoln St
Arthur, IL 61911
(217) 543-2109
Grades: PK-8
| 304 students
Rank: #22.
North Ward Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1201 N Prairie St
Tuscola, IL 61953
(217) 253-2712
Grades: PK-4
| 375 students
Rank: #33.
Atwood-hammond Grade School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
316 N Illinois St
Atwood, IL 61913
(217) 578-2229
Grades: PK-8
| 260 students
Rank: #44.
Villa Grove Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
400 N Sycamore St
Villa Grove, IL 61956
(217) 832-2261
Grades: PK-6
| 324 students
Rank: #55.
Arcola Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
351 W Washington St
Arcola, IL 61910
(217) 268-4961
Grades: PK-6
| 406 students
Rank: #66.
East Prairie Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
409 S Prairie St
Tuscola, IL 61953
(217) 253-2828
Grades: 5-8
| 309 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Douglas County, IL

Douglas County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
301 E Columbia St
Arthur, IL 61911
(217) 543-2146
Grades: 7-8
| 74 students
222 W Magnolia St
Atwood, IL 61913
(217) 578-2226
Grades: 9-12
| 117 students
316 North Illinois
Atwood, IL 61913
(217) 578-2220
Grades: PK-8
| 297 students
H E L P Arcola (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
211 1/2 S Jacques St
Arcola, IL 61910
(217) 268-3855
Grades: PK
| n/a students
207 S Coffin St
Newman, IL 61942
(217) 837-2475
Grades: PK-1
| 84 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Douglas County, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Douglas County, IL include Arthur Grade School, North Ward Elementary School and Atwood-hammond Grade School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Douglas County, IL?
6 public elementary schools are located in Douglas County, IL.
What is the racial composition of students in Douglas County, IL?
Douglas County, IL public elementary schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

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