Top 5 Best Mcdonough County Public Elementary Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 1,701 students in Mcdonough County, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Mcdonough County, IL are West Prairie South Elementary School, Royals Macomb and West Prairie North Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mcdonough County, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Mcdonough County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

Best Mcdonough County Public Elementary Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Prairie South Elementary School
Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
310 S Coal St
Colchester, IL 62326
(309) 776-3790
Grades: PK-6
| 181 students
Rank: #22.
Royals Macomb
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
341 S Johnson St
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 575-3226
Grades: 6-12
| 0 students
Rank: #33.
West Prairie North Elementary School
Math: 30-39% | Reading: 11-19%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
100 N Washington St
Good Hope, IL 61438
(309) 456-3920
Grades: PK-6
| 163 students
Rank: #44.
Edison Elementary School
Math: 15% | Reading: 22%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
521 S Pearl St
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 837-3993
Grades: 4-6
| 440 students
Rank: #55.
Lincoln Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
315 N Bonham St
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 833-2095
Grades: K-3
| 501 students
Rank: #66.
Bushnell-prairie City Elementary School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
345 E Hess St
Bushnell, IL 61422
(309) 772-9464
Grades: PK-5
| 291 students
Rank: #77.
Bushnell-prairie City Jr High School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
847 Walnut St
Bushnell, IL 61422
(309) 772-3123
Grades: 6-8
| 125 students
Rank: n/an/a
Royals Rssp Macomb
Alternative School
341 S Johnson St
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 575-3226
Grades: 6-12
| 0 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Mcdonough County, IL

Mcdonough County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
600 S Hun St
Colchester, IL 62326
(309) 776-3220
Grades: 9-12
| 143 students
130 South Lafayette St
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 837-4821
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
306 East South St
Industry, IL 61440
(217) 322-4311
Grades: PK-5
| 145 students
18575 E 800th St
Sciota, IL 61475
(309) 456-3750
Grades: 9-12
| 115 students
130 South Lafayette St
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 837-4821
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Mcdonough County, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Mcdonough County, IL include West Prairie South Elementary School, Royals Macomb and West Prairie North Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Mcdonough County, IL?
8 public elementary schools are located in Mcdonough County, IL.
What is the racial composition of students in Mcdonough County, IL?
Mcdonough County, IL public elementary schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

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