Best Menard County Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,732 students in Menard County, IL.

The top ranked public schools in Menard County, IL are Greenview Elementary School, Athens Junior High School and Athens Sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Menard County, IL public schools have an score of 18% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and score of 24% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Menard County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.

Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Menard County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Greenview Elementary School

(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
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147 E Palmer St
Greenview, IL 62642
(217) 968-2295

Gr: PK-5 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%

Rank: #22.

Athens Junior High School

(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
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501 Warrior Way
Athens, IL 62613
(217) 636-8380

Gr: 7-8 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%

Rank: #33.

Athens Sr High School

(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
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501 Warrior Way
Athens, IL 62613
(217) 636-8314

Gr: 9-12 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

Rank: #44.

Porta Central

(Math: 16% | Reading: 25%)
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1500 Owen Ave
Petersburg, IL 62675
(217) 632-7781

Gr: 3-6 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

Rank: #55.

Greenview Jr/sr High School

(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
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147 E Palmer St
Greenview, IL 62642
(217) 968-2295

Gr: 6-12 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 1%

Rank: #66.

Porta High School

(Math: 9% | Reading: 21%)
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17651 Bluejay Rd
Petersburg, IL 62675
(217) 632-3216

Gr: 7-12 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Rank: n/an/a

Petersburg Elementary School

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514 W Monroe St
Petersburg, IL 62675
(217) 632-7731

Gr: PK-2 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%

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Menard County Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Greenview Junior High School (Closed 2005)

P O Box 320
Greenview, IL 62642
(217) 968-2295

Gr: 7-8 | 60 students

Porta Junior High School (Closed 2015)

17651 Bluejay Rd
Petersburg, IL 62675
(217) 632-3219

Gr: 7-8 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 38:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Salt Creek Academy (Closed 2020)

Alternative School

30819 Fancy Pr Ave
Athens, IL 62613
(217) 566-3841

Gr: 10-11 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1

Tallula Elementary School (Closed 2012)

306 North Elm St
Tallula, IL 62688
(217) 634-4328

Gr: PK-3 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Menard County, IL?

The top ranked public schools in Menard County, IL include Greenview Elementary School, Athens Junior High School and Athens Sr High School.

How many public schools are located in Menard County?

7 public schools are located in Menard County.

What is the racial composition of students in Menard County?

Menard County public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Which public schools in Menard County are often viewed compared to one another?

Popular comparisons of public schools in Menard County include: Porta High School vs. Athens Sr High School, Greenview Jr/sr High School vs. Athens Sr High School, Athens Sr High School vs. Porta High School