For the 2025 school year, there are 18 public elementary schools serving 5,221 students in Henry County, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Henry County, IL are Cambridge Comm Grade School, Orion Middle School and C R Hanna Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Henry County, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Henry County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% 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 Henry County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cambridge Comm Grade School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
312 S West St
Cambridge, IL 61238
(309) 937-2028
Cambridge, IL 61238
(309) 937-2028
Gr: PK-5 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Orion Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
800 12th Ave
Orion, IL 61273
(309) 526-3392
Orion, IL 61273
(309) 526-3392
Gr: 6-8 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
C R Hanna Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
900 14th Ave
Orion, IL 61273
(309) 526-3386
Orion, IL 61273
(309) 526-3386
Gr: PK-5 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Southwest Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
715 S Center St
Geneseo, IL 61254
(309) 945-0652
Geneseo, IL 61254
(309) 945-0652
Gr: K-5 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #55.
Annawan Grade School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
501 W South St
Annawan, IL 61234
(309) 935-6623
Annawan, IL 61234
(309) 935-6623
Gr: PK-8 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Alwood Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
101 E A St
Alpha, IL 61413
(309) 629-5011
Alpha, IL 61413
(309) 629-5011
Gr: PK-5 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Cambridge Jr/sr High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 S West St
Cambridge, IL 61238
(309) 937-2051
Cambridge, IL 61238
(309) 937-2051
Gr: 6-12 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Millikin Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
920 S Congress St
Geneseo, IL 61254
(309) 945-0475
Geneseo, IL 61254
(309) 945-0475
Gr: K-5 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Northside Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
415 N Russell Ave
Geneseo, IL 61254
(309) 945-0625
Geneseo, IL 61254
(309) 945-0625
Gr: PK-5 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1010.
Wethersfield Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
439 Willard St
Kewanee, IL 61443
(309) 853-4800
Kewanee, IL 61443
(309) 853-4800
Gr: PK-6 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1111.
Geneseo Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
333 E Ogden Ave
Geneseo, IL 61254
(309) 945-0599
Geneseo, IL 61254
(309) 945-0599
Gr: 6-8 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1212.
Galva Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
224 Morgan Rd
Galva, IL 61434
(309) 932-2420
Galva, IL 61434
(309) 932-2420
Gr: PK-6 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1313.
Irving Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
609 W Central Blvd
Kewanee, IL 61443
(309) 853-3013
Kewanee, IL 61443
(309) 853-3013
Gr: 2-3 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1414.
Alwood Middle/high School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
301 E 5th Ave
Woodhull, IL 61490
(309) 334-2102
Woodhull, IL 61490
(309) 334-2102
Gr: 6-12 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1515.
Colona Grade School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
700 1st St
Colona, IL 61241
(309) 792-1232
Colona, IL 61241
(309) 792-1232
Gr: PK-8 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1616.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
215 E Central Blvd
Kewanee, IL 61443
(309) 853-4290
Kewanee, IL 61443
(309) 853-4290
Gr: 4-6 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: n/an/a
1401 Lake St
Kewanee, IL 61443
(309) 852-2449
Kewanee, IL 61443
(309) 852-2449
Gr: K-1 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: n/an/a
Reg'l Safe School Program Roe #28
Alternative School
107 S State St
Atkinson, IL 61235
(309) 936-7890
Atkinson, IL 61235
(309) 936-7890
Gr: 6-12
Henry County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
109 S State St
Atkinson, IL 61235
(309) 936-7814
Atkinson, IL 61235
(309) 936-7814
Gr: K-5 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
300 S West St
Cambridge, IL 61238
(309) 937-2051
Cambridge, IL 61238
(309) 937-2051
Gr: 7-8 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Franklin School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
600 N Lexington Ave
Kewanee, IL 61443
(309) 853-3013
Kewanee, IL 61443
(309) 853-3013
Gr: 4-9 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rock Island County Regional Safe School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
20965 E 900th St
Geneseo, IL 61254
(309) 949-2937
Geneseo, IL 61254
(309) 949-2937
Gr: 7-12 | 3 students Minority enrollment: 33%
Rock River Coop Alternative School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
20965 E 900th St
Geneseo, IL 61254
(309) 949-2937
Geneseo, IL 61254
(309) 949-2937
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Henry County, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Henry County, IL include Cambridge Comm Grade School, Orion Middle School and C R Hanna Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Henry County?
18 public elementary schools are located in Henry County.
What is the racial composition of students in Henry County?
Henry County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Henry County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Henry County include: Southwest Elementary School vs. Northside Elementary School, Alwood Middle/high School vs. Cambridge Jr/sr High School, Irving Elementary School vs. Annawan Grade School
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