For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 932 students in Du Quoin, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Du Quoin, IL are Du Quoin Elementary School and Du Quoin Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Du Quoin, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Du Quoin have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Du Quoin, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Du Quoin Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
845 E Jackson St
Du Quoin, IL 62832
(618) 542-2646
Du Quoin, IL 62832
(618) 542-2646
Gr: PK-4 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Du Quoin Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
845 E Jackson St
Du Quoin, IL 62832
(618) 542-2646
Du Quoin, IL 62832
(618) 542-2646
Gr: 5-8 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Du Quoin, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Du Quoin, IL include Du Quoin Elementary School and Du Quoin Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Du Quoin?
2 public elementary schools are located in Du Quoin.
What is the racial composition of students in Du Quoin?
Du Quoin public elementary schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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