For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,194 students in Jerseyville, IL (there are 1 private school, serving 353 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in Jerseyville, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Jerseyville, IL are Jersey Community Middle School, Jerseyville East Elementary School and Jersey Comm High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jerseyville, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Jerseyville have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Jerseyville, IL (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jersey Community Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1101 S Liberty St
Jerseyville, IL 62052
(618) 498-5527
Jerseyville, IL 62052
(618) 498-5527
Gr: 5-7 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Jerseyville East Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
201 N Giddings Ave
Jerseyville, IL 62052
(618) 498-3814
Jerseyville, IL 62052
(618) 498-3814
Gr: 2-4 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Jersey Comm High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
801 N State St
Jerseyville, IL 62052
(618) 498-5561
Jerseyville, IL 62052
(618) 498-5561
Gr: 8-12 | 961 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
Jersey Comm Alt Program Jcap
Alternative School
28968 Delhi Rd
Jerseyville, IL 62052
(618) 498-6803
Jerseyville, IL 62052
(618) 498-6803
Gr: 5-12
Rank: n/an/a
1000 W Carpenter St
Jerseyville, IL 62052
(618) 498-4313
Jerseyville, IL 62052
(618) 498-4313
Gr: PK-1 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
Roe 40 Alop
Alternative School
201 W Exchange St
Jerseyville, IL 62052
(618) 498-5541
Jerseyville, IL 62052
(618) 498-5541
Gr: 4-12
Jerseyville, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
28968 Delhi Rd
Jerseyville, IL 62052
(618) 885-5613
Jerseyville, IL 62052
(618) 885-5613
Gr: 1-5 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Jerseyville, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Jerseyville, IL include Jersey Community Middle School, Jerseyville East Elementary School and Jersey Comm High School.
How many public schools are located in Jerseyville?
6 public schools are located in Jerseyville.
What percentage of students in Jerseyville go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in Jerseyville are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Jerseyville?
Jerseyville public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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