Top 5 Best Jacksonville Public High Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 894 students in Jacksonville, IL.
The top ranked public high 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 high schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Jacksonville have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Jacksonville, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 73%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Jacksonville High School, with 73% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Jacksonville, IL (2025)

School
(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:
10/
10
Top 10%
658 E State St
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 479-4400
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
The Lafayette Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
409 Hardin Ave Fl 3
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 243-8438
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #33.
Crossroad Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
30 N Central Park Plz
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 243-0065
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: #44.
Jacksonville High School
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1211 N Diamond St
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 243-4384
Grades: 9-12
| 894 students
Rank: #55.
Ivan K Garrison Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
936 W Michigan Ave
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 245-7174
Grades: 3-12
| n/a students
Rank: #66.
Illinois School For The Deaf
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
125 S Webster Ave
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
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Jacksonville, Illinois

Jacksonville, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
352 Franklin Dr
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
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
747 W Lafayette Ave
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 243-8438
Grades: 6-12
| 6 students
352 Franklin Dr
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 245-7005
Grades: K-6
| 277 students
2268 East Morton Ave
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 245-1481
Grades: 12
| n/a students
733 N Clay St
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 245-7905
Grades: K-6
| 179 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Jacksonville, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in Jacksonville, IL include Il Sch For The Visually Impaired, The Lafayette Academy and Crossroad Learning Center.
How many public high schools are located in Jacksonville?
7 public high schools are located in Jacksonville.
What is the racial composition of students in Jacksonville?
Jacksonville public high schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

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