For the 2024 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 3,143 students in Jacksonville, IL (there are 4 private schools, serving 619 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in Jacksonville, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Jacksonville, IL are Il Sch For The Visually Impaired, The Lafayette Academy and Crossroad Learning Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jacksonville, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 31% statewide average). Schools in Jacksonville have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Jacksonville, IL Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Il Sch For The Visually Impaired
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
658 E State St
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 479-4400
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 479-4400
Grades: K-12
| 0 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
The Lafayette Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
409 Hardin Ave Fl 3
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 243-8438
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 243-8438
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: #33.
Crossroad Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
30 N Central Park Plz
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 243-0065
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 243-0065
Grades: K-12
| 0 students
Rank: #44.
Eisenhower Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1901 W Lafayette Ave
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 245-5107
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 245-5107
Grades: K-5
| 326 students
Rank: #55.
North Jacksonville School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1626 State Highway 78 N
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 245-4084
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 245-4084
Grades: K-5
| 164 students
Rank: #66.
Jacksonville High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1211 N Diamond St
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 243-4384
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 243-4384
Grades: 9-12
| 913 students
Rank: #77.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
320 W Independence Ave
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 245-8720
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 245-8720
Grades: K-5
| 238 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
South Jacksonville Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1700 S West St
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 245-5514
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 245-5514
Grades: K-5
| 303 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
524 S Kosciusko St
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 243-6711
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 243-6711
Grades: K-5
| 228 students
Rank: #1010.
Ivan K Garrison Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
936 W Michigan Ave
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 245-7174
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 245-7174
Grades: 3-12
| 0 students
Rank: #1111.
Jacksonville Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
664 Lincoln Ave
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 243-4384
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 243-4384
Grades: 5-8
| 723 students
Rank: #1212.
Illinois School For The Deaf
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
125 S Webster Ave
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 479-4201
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 479-4201
Grades: PK-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Arc
Alternative School
409 Hardin Ave Fl 3
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 243-8438
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 243-8438
Grades: 6-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood
Special Education School
936 W Michigan Ave
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 245-7174
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 245-7174
Grades: n/a
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
516 Jordan St
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 243-2876
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 243-2876
Grades: PK
| 247 students
Rank: n/an/a
Life (Learning In Functional Environments)
Special Education School
936 W Michigan Ave
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 245-7174
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 245-7174
Grades: n/a
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
3 W Central Park Plz
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 243-7402
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 243-7402
Grades: PK
| 1 students
Jacksonville, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
8 Points Charter School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
352 Franklin Dr
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 271-1000
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 271-1000
Grades: 5-8
| 114 students
Educational Daycare (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
330 W Michigan Ave
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 245-7174
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 245-7174
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Educational Support Program (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
747 W Lafayette Ave
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 243-8438
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 243-8438
Grades: 6-12
| 6 students
352 Franklin Dr
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 245-7005
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 245-7005
Grades: K-6
| 277 students
Jacksonville Correctional Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
2268 East Morton Ave
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 245-1481
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 245-1481
Grades: 12
| n/a students
733 N Clay St
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 245-7905
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 245-7905
Grades: K-6
| 179 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Jacksonville, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Jacksonville, IL include Il Sch For The Visually Impaired, The Lafayette Academy and Crossroad Learning Center.
How many public schools are located in Jacksonville, IL?
17 public schools are located in Jacksonville, IL.
What percentage of students in Jacksonville, IL go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in Jacksonville, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Jacksonville, IL?
Jacksonville, IL public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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