For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public elementary schools serving 1,961 students in Jacksonville, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Jacksonville, IL are Il Sch For The Visually Impaired, Crossroad Learning Center and Eisenhower Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jacksonville, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Jacksonville have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Jacksonville, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: PK-12
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
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
| n/a students
Rank: #33.
Eisenhower Elementary School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1901 W Lafayette Ave
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 245-5107
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 245-5107
Grades: K-5
| 331 students
Rank: #44.
North Jacksonville School
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
| 141 students
Rank: #55.
South Jacksonville Elementary School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1700 S West St
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 245-5514
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 245-5514
Grades: K-5
| 299 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Jacksonville Middle School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
664 Lincoln Ave
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 243-4384
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 243-4384
Grades: 6-8
| 654 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Washington Elementary School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
524 S Kosciusko St
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 243-6711
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 243-6711
Grades: K-5
| 270 students
Rank: #88.
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
| n/a students
Rank: #99.
Lincoln Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
320 W Independence Ave
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 245-8720
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 245-8720
Grades: K-5
| 266 students
Rank: #1010.
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
| n/a 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
| n/a students
Jacksonville, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
8 Points Charter School (Closed 2023)
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 2023)
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 2023)
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 elementary schools in Jacksonville, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Jacksonville, IL include Il Sch For The Visually Impaired, Crossroad Learning Center and Eisenhower Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Jacksonville?
11 public elementary schools are located in Jacksonville.
What is the racial composition of students in Jacksonville?
Jacksonville public elementary schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Jacksonville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Jacksonville include: Washington Elementary School vs. South Jacksonville Elementary School, North Jacksonville School vs. South Jacksonville Elementary School, South Jacksonville Elementary School vs. Washington Elementary School
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