For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 537 students in Louisville, IL.
The top-ranked public schools in Louisville, IL are North Clay Elem/jr High School and North Clay Community High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Louisville, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Louisville have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Louisville, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Clay Elem/jr High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
550 Route 45 N
Louisville, IL 62858
(618) 665-3393
Louisville, IL 62858
(618) 665-3393
Gr: PK-8 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
North Clay Community High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 Rte 45 N
Louisville, IL 62858
(618) 665-3102
Louisville, IL 62858
(618) 665-3102
Gr: 9-12 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Louisville, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Safe School Roe 12 Clay County (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
231 South Main St
Louisville, IL 62858
(618) 665-3062
Louisville, IL 62858
(618) 665-3062
Gr: 11 | 1 student
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Louisville, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Louisville, IL include North Clay Elem/jr High School and North Clay Community High School.
How many public schools are located in Louisville?
2 public schools are located in Louisville.
What is the racial composition of students in Louisville?
Louisville public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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