For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 361 students in Hardin County, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Hardin County, IL are Hardin County Elementary School and Hardin County Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hardin County, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Hardin County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Hardin County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hardin County Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4 School Rd
Elizabethtown, IL 62931
(618) 287-2411
Elizabethtown, IL 62931
(618) 287-2411
Gr: PK-5 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Hardin County Jr High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4 School Rd
Elizabethtown, IL 62931
(618) 287-2411
Elizabethtown, IL 62931
(618) 287-2411
Gr: 6-8 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Hardin County, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Hardin County, IL include Hardin County Elementary School and Hardin County Jr High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Hardin County?
2 public elementary schools are located in Hardin County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hardin County?
Hardin County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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