For the 2025 school year, there are 19 public elementary schools serving 2,927 students in Morgan County, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Morgan County, IL are Il Sch For The Visually Impaired, Triopia Grade School and Eisenhower Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Morgan County, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Morgan County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Morgan County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Il Sch For The Visually Impaired
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
658 E State St
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 479-4400
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 479-4400
Gr: PK-12
Rank: #22.
Triopia Grade School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2206 Concord Arenzville Rd
Concord, IL 62631
(217) 457-2284
Concord, IL 62631
(217) 457-2284
Gr: PK-6 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
Eisenhower Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1901 W Lafayette Ave
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 245-5107
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 245-5107
Gr: K-5 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #44.
Crossroad Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
30 N Central Park Plz
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 243-0065
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 243-0065
Gr: K-12
Rank: #55.
South Jacksonville Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1700 S West St
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 245-5514
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 245-5514
Gr: K-5 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #66.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
110 State
Franklin, IL 62638
(217) 675-2395
Franklin, IL 62638
(217) 675-2395
Gr: 3-5 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #77.
Murrayville-woodson Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
307 Masters St
Murrayville, IL 62668
(217) 882-3121
Murrayville, IL 62668
(217) 882-3121
Gr: K-5 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #88.
North Jacksonville School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1626 State Highway 78 N
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 245-4084
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 245-4084
Gr: K-5 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #99.
Ivan K Garrison Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
936 W Michigan Ave
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 245-7174
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 245-7174
Gr: 3-12
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Jacksonville Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
664 Lincoln Ave
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 243-4384
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 243-4384
Gr: 6-8 | 654 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
524 S Kosciusko St
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 243-6711
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 243-6711
Gr: K-5 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1212.
Waverly Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
499 W Elm St
Waverly, IL 62692
(217) 435-2331
Waverly, IL 62692
(217) 435-2331
Gr: PK-6 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1313.
Franklin Jr/sr High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
110 State
Franklin, IL 62638
(217) 675-2395
Franklin, IL 62638
(217) 675-2395
Gr: 6-12 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #1414.
Meredosia-chambersburg Jr High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
830 Main St
Meredosia, IL 62665
(217) 584-1744
Meredosia, IL 62665
(217) 584-1744
Gr: 5-8 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1515.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
320 W Independence Ave
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 245-8720
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 245-8720
Gr: K-5 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1616.
Illinois School For The Deaf
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
125 S Webster Ave
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 479-4201
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 479-4201
Gr: PK-12
Rank: #1717.
Meredosia-chambersburg Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
830 Main Street, Meredosia Gra
Meredosia, IL 62665
(217) 584-1744
Meredosia, IL 62665
(217) 584-1744
Gr: PK-5 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: n/an/a
110 State
Franklin, IL 62638
(217) 675-2395
Franklin, IL 62638
(217) 675-2395
Gr: PK-2 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Morgan County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
8 Points Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
352 Franklin Dr
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 271-1000
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 271-1000
Gr: 5-8 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1
Po Box 140
Alexander, IL 62601
(217) 478-3011
Alexander, IL 62601
(217) 478-3011
Gr: 2-5 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Educational Daycare (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
330 W Michigan Ave
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 245-7174
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 245-7174
Educational Support Program (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
747 W Lafayette Ave
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 243-8438
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 243-8438
Gr: 6-12 | 6 students Minority enrollment: 17%
352 Franklin Dr
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 245-7005
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 245-7005
Gr: K-6 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Jacksonville Correctional Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
2268 East Morton Ave
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 245-1481
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 245-1481
Gr: 12
733 N Clay St
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 245-7905
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 245-7905
Gr: K-6 | 179 students Minority enrollment: 35%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Morgan County, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Morgan County, IL include Il Sch For The Visually Impaired, Triopia Grade School and Eisenhower Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Morgan County?
19 public elementary schools are located in Morgan County.
What is the racial composition of students in Morgan County?
Morgan County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Morgan County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Morgan County include: Washington Elementary School vs. South Jacksonville Elementary School, Meredosia-chambersburg Jr High School vs. Jacksonville Middle School, North Jacksonville School vs. South Jacksonville Elementary School
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