For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 766 students in Putnam County, IL.
The top ranked public schools in Putnam County, IL are Putnam County Elementary School, Putnam County Jr High School and Putnam County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Putnam County, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Putnam County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Putnam County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Putnam County Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
326 S 5th St
Hennepin, IL 61327
(815) 882-2800
Hennepin, IL 61327
(815) 882-2800
Gr: 3-5 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Putnam County Jr High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13183 N 350th Ave
Mc Nabb, IL 61335
(815) 882-2800
Mc Nabb, IL 61335
(815) 882-2800
Gr: 6-8 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Putnam County High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
402 E Silverspoon Ave
Granville, IL 61326
(815) 882-2800
Granville, IL 61326
(815) 882-2800
Gr: 9-12 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
400 E Silverspoon Ave
Granville, IL 61326
(815) 882-2800
Granville, IL 61326
(815) 882-2800
Gr: PK-2 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Putnam County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Putnam County, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Putnam County, IL include Putnam County Elementary School, Putnam County Jr High School and Putnam County High School.
How many public schools are located in Putnam County?
4 public schools are located in Putnam County.
What is the racial composition of students in Putnam County?
Putnam County public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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