For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,115 students in Hamilton County, IL.
The top-ranked public schools in Hamilton County, IL are Dahlgren Elementary School, East Side Elementary School and Hamilton County Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hamilton County, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Hamilton County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Hamilton County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dahlgren Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5th And Dale St
Dahlgren, IL 62828
(618) 736-2316
Dahlgren, IL 62828
(618) 736-2316
Gr: K-6 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
East Side Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
501 E Randolph St
Mc Leansboro, IL 62859
(618) 643-2328
Mc Leansboro, IL 62859
(618) 643-2328
Gr: K-6 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Hamilton County Jr/sr High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Fox Ln
Mc Leansboro, IL 62859
(618) 643-2328
Mc Leansboro, IL 62859
(618) 643-2328
Gr: 7-12 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: n/an/a
204 W Cherry St
Mc Leansboro, IL 62859
(618) 643-2328
Mc Leansboro, IL 62859
(618) 643-2328
Gr: PK | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Hamilton County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
R R 3
Mc Leansboro, IL 62859
(618) 757-2262
Mc Leansboro, IL 62859
(618) 757-2262
Gr: K-6 | 122 students
P O Box 136
Dale, IL 62829
(618) 773-4266
Dale, IL 62829
(618) 773-4266
Gr: K-6 | 115 students Minority enrollment: 1%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Hamilton County, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Hamilton County, IL include Dahlgren Elementary School, East Side Elementary School and Hamilton County Jr/sr High School.
How many public schools are located in Hamilton County?
4 public schools are located in Hamilton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hamilton County?
Hamilton County public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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