For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 1,612 students in Jersey County, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Jersey County, IL are Jerseyville East Elementary School, Jersey Community Middle School and Medora Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jersey County, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Jersey County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% 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 Jersey County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jerseyville East Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
201 N Giddings Ave
Jerseyville, IL 62052
(618) 498-3814
Jerseyville, IL 62052
(618) 498-3814
Grades: 2-4
| 392 students
Rank: #22.
Jersey Community Middle School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1101 S Liberty St
Jerseyville, IL 62052
(618) 498-5527
Jerseyville, IL 62052
(618) 498-5527
Grades: 5-7
| 490 students
Rank: #33.
Medora Intermediate School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
124 N Elm St
Medora, IL 62063
(618) 372-3813
Medora, IL 62063
(618) 372-3813
Grades: 5-6
| 166 students
Rank: #44.
Grafton Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1200 Grafton Hills Dr
Grafton, IL 62037
(618) 786-3388
Grafton, IL 62037
(618) 786-3388
Grades: PK-4
| 194 students
Rank: n/an/a
Jersey Comm Alt Program Jcap
Alternative School
709 W County Rd
Jerseyville, IL 62052
(618) 498-6803
Jerseyville, IL 62052
(618) 498-6803
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
1000 W Carpenter St
Jerseyville, IL 62052
(618) 498-4313
Jerseyville, IL 62052
(618) 498-4313
Grades: PK-1
| 370 students
Jersey County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
28968 Delhi Rd
Jerseyville, IL 62052
(618) 885-5613
Jerseyville, IL 62052
(618) 885-5613
Grades: 1-5
| 88 students
24621 Elm St
Dow, IL 62022
(618) 885-5422
Dow, IL 62022
(618) 885-5422
Grades: K-5
| 111 students
104 North Public Rd
Fieldon, IL 62031
(618) 376-4771
Fieldon, IL 62031
(618) 376-4771
Grades: K-5
| 112 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Jersey County, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Jersey County, IL include Jerseyville East Elementary School, Jersey Community Middle School and Medora Intermediate School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Jersey County?
6 public elementary schools are located in Jersey County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jersey County?
Jersey County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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