For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 1,934 students in Marshall County, IL.
The top ranked public schools in Marshall County, IL are Midland Middle School, Lowpoint-washburn Elementary School and Midland Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marshall County, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Marshall County 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 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Marshall County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Midland Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
901 Hilltop Dr
Sparland, IL 61565
(309) 469-3131
Sparland, IL 61565
(309) 469-3131
Gr: 5-8 | 218 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Lowpoint-washburn Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
508 E Walnut St
Washburn, IL 61570
(309) 248-7221
Washburn, IL 61570
(309) 248-7221
Gr: PK-5 | 159 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
Midland Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
625 6th Street
Lacon, IL 61540
(309) 246-2775
Lacon, IL 61540
(309) 246-2775
Gr: PK-4 | 262 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Fieldcrest Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
102 W Elm St
Wenona, IL 61377
(815) 853-4331
Wenona, IL 61377
(815) 853-4331
Gr: 6-8 | 188 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Fieldcrest Intermediate School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
306 N Maple St
Toluca, IL 61369
(815) 452-2318
Toluca, IL 61369
(815) 452-2318
Gr: 3-5 | 195 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Lowpoint-washburn Jr Sr High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
508 E Walnut St
Washburn, IL 61570
(309) 248-7521
Washburn, IL 61570
(309) 248-7521
Gr: 6-12 | 158 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #77.
Henry-senachwine Grade School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
201 Richard St
Henry, IL 61537
(309) 364-2531
Henry, IL 61537
(309) 364-2531
Gr: PK-8 | 407 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Henry-senachwine High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1023 College St
Henry, IL 61537
(309) 364-2829
Henry, IL 61537
(309) 364-2829
Gr: 9-12 | 152 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Midland High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1830 State Route 17
Varna, IL 61375
(309) 463-8009
Varna, IL 61375
(309) 463-8009
Gr: 9-12 | 195 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
Wcsea-lowpoint Washburn
Special Education School
701 N Lynn St
Washburn, IL 61570
(309) 367-4901
Washburn, IL 61570
(309) 367-4901
Marshall County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
102 W Elm St
Wenona, IL 61377
(815) 853-4331
Wenona, IL 61377
(815) 853-4331
Gr: 6-8 | 142 students Minority enrollment: 1%
102 W Elm St
Wenona, IL 61377
(309) 432-2529
Wenona, IL 61377
(309) 432-2529
Gr: K-8 | 285 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
102 W Elm St
Wenona, IL 61377
(815) 853-4331
Wenona, IL 61377
(815) 853-4331
Gr: 6-8 | 142 students Minority enrollment: 1%
Po Box 709
Toluca, IL 61369
(815) 452-2318
Toluca, IL 61369
(815) 452-2318
Gr: 6-8 | 165 students Minority enrollment: 7%
Regional Safe Schools Program (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
117 S Jefferson St
Washburn, IL 61570
(309) 248-8212
Washburn, IL 61570
(309) 248-8212
Gr: 6-12 | 9 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
901 Hilltop Dr
Sparland, IL 61565
(309) 469-3301
Sparland, IL 61565
(309) 469-3301
Gr: K-6 | 135 students Minority enrollment: 2%
Wcsea-lowpoint Washburn (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
701 N Lynn St
Washburn, IL 61570
(309) 367-4901
Washburn, IL 61570
(309) 367-4901
Gr: Inquire with school
Wcsea-wenona-6-8 Middle School (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
102 W Elm St
Wenona, IL 61377
(309) 367-4901
Wenona, IL 61377
(309) 367-4901
Gr: 7-8 | 3 students Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Marshall County, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Marshall County, IL include Midland Middle School, Lowpoint-washburn Elementary School and Midland Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Marshall County?
11 public schools are located in Marshall County.
What is the racial composition of students in Marshall County?
Marshall County public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Marshall County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Marshall County include: Midland Middle School vs. Henry-senachwine Grade School, Midland Elementary School vs. Henry-senachwine Grade School, Henry-senachwine Grade School vs. Midland Elementary School
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