For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,728 students in Greene County, IL (there are 2 private schools, serving 263 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in Greene County, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Greene County, IL are North Greene Elementary School, Greenfield Elementary School and Carrollton Grade School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Greene County, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Greene County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Greene County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Greene Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
403 W North St
Roodhouse, IL 62082
(217) 589-4623
Roodhouse, IL 62082
(217) 589-4623
Gr: PK-6 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Greenfield Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
115 Prairie St
Greenfield, IL 62044
(217) 368-2551
Greenfield, IL 62044
(217) 368-2551
Gr: PK-8 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
Carrollton Grade School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
721 4th St
Carrollton, IL 62016
(217) 942-6831
Carrollton, IL 62016
(217) 942-6831
Gr: PK-8 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
North Greene Jr/sr High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
546 N Main St
White Hall, IL 62092
(217) 374-2131
White Hall, IL 62092
(217) 374-2131
Gr: 7-12 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #55.
Greenfield High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
502 East St
Greenfield, IL 62044
(217) 368-2219
Greenfield, IL 62044
(217) 368-2219
Gr: 9-12 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #66.
Carrollton High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
950 3rd St
Carrollton, IL 62016
(217) 942-6913
Carrollton, IL 62016
(217) 942-6913
Gr: 9-12 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Greene County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
403 West North St
Roodhouse, IL 62082
(217) 589-4623
Roodhouse, IL 62082
(217) 589-4623
Gr: 7-8 | 137 students Minority enrollment: 4%
250 East Sherman St
White Hall, IL 62092
(217) 374-2616
White Hall, IL 62092
(217) 374-2616
Gr: K-3 | 261 students Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Greene County, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Greene County, IL include North Greene Elementary School, Greenfield Elementary School and Carrollton Grade School.
How many public schools are located in Greene County?
6 public schools are located in Greene County.
What percentage of students in Greene County go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in Greene County are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Greene County?
Greene County public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Greene County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Greene County include: Carrollton High School vs. North Greene Jr/sr High School, North Greene Jr/sr High School vs. Carrollton High School, Greenfield Elementary School vs. Carrollton Grade School
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