Best Hamilton County Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 554 students in Hamilton County, IL.

The top-ranked public elementary schools in Hamilton County, IL are Dahlgren Elementary School and East Side Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Hamilton County, IL public elementary schools have an score of 35% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and score of 43% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Hamilton County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Illinois public elementary schools.

Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Hamilton County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Dahlgren Elementary School

(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
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5th And Dale St
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%)
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501 E Randolph St
Mc Leansboro, IL 62859
(618) 643-2328

Gr: K-6 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

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Hamilton County Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Beaver Creek Elementary School (Closed 2005)

R R 3
Mc Leansboro, IL 62859
(618) 757-2262

Gr: K-6 | 122 students

Dale Elementary School (Closed 2004)

P O Box 136
Dale, IL 62829
(618) 773-4266

Gr: K-6 | 115 students Minority enrollment: 1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Hamilton County, IL?

The top-ranked public elementary schools in Hamilton County, IL include Dahlgren Elementary School and East Side Elementary School.

How many public elementary schools are located in Hamilton County?

2 public elementary schools are located in Hamilton County.

What is the racial composition of students in Hamilton County?

Hamilton County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).