For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 6,389 students in Quincy, IL (there are 10 private schools, serving 1,821 private students). 78% of all K-12 students in Quincy, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Quincy, IL are Adams County Rssp, Lincoln-douglas Elementary School and Dr. Abby Fox Rooney Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Quincy, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Quincy have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Quincy, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Adams County Rssp
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1416 Maine St
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 228-7175
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 228-7175
Gr: 7-12
Rank: #22.
Lincoln-douglas Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3211 Payson Rd
Quincy, IL 62305
(217) 223-8871
Quincy, IL 62305
(217) 223-8871
Gr: K-5 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Dr. Abby Fox Rooney Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4900 Columbus Rd
Quincy, IL 62305
(217) 228-7117
Quincy, IL 62305
(217) 228-7117
Gr: K-5 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #44.
Thomas S Baldwin Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3000 Maine St, Thomas S Baldwi
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 223-0003
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 223-0003
Gr: K-5 | 565 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #55.
Sarah Atwater Denman Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4100 Harrison Street
Quincy, IL 62305
(217) 222-2530
Quincy, IL 62305
(217) 222-2530
Gr: K-5 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #66.
Colonel George Iles Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3111 N 12th St
Quincy, IL 62305
(217) 222-4059
Quincy, IL 62305
(217) 222-4059
Gr: K-5 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #77.
Central 3-4 Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
301 Hanna St
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 696-4652
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 696-4652
Gr: 3-4 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #88.
Quincy Sr High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3322 Maine St
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 224-3770
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 224-3770
Gr: 9-12 | 1,886 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #99.
Quincy Jr High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 S 14th St
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 222-3073
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 222-3073
Gr: 6-8 | 1,273 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: n/an/a
Academic Behavior&community Academy
Alternative School
1416 Maine St
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 228-7175
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 228-7175
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
Adams Co Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
200 N 52nd St
Quincy, IL 62305
(217) 223-8700
Quincy, IL 62305
(217) 223-8700
Gr: 5-12
Rank: n/an/a
401 S 8th St
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 228-7121
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 228-7121
Gr: PK-K | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
Quincy Area Voc Center
Vocational School
219 Baldwin Dr
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 224-3775
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 224-3775
Gr: 11-12
Quincy, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Adams Juvenile Detention Center Rssp (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
200 North 52nd St
Quincy, IL 62305
(217) 277-2233
Quincy, IL 62305
(217) 277-2233
Gr: 7-12
3000 Maine St
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 223-0003
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 223-0003
Gr: 4-5 | 951 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Cares Program High School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
12th & Hampshire
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 224-0376
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 224-0376
Gr: 7-12 | 44 students Minority enrollment: 23%
Chaddock Cares Program High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1125 Hampshire
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 592-0353
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 592-0353
Gr: 7-12 | 46 students Minority enrollment: 32%
Chaddock School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
205 S 24th St
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 222-0034
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 222-0034
Gr: 5-12 | 40 students Minority enrollment: 22%
Headstart School (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
401 S 8th St
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 228-7121
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 228-7121
Gr: PK | 336 students Minority enrollment: 22%
Quincy Area Vocational Center (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
219 Baldwin Dr
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 224-3775
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 224-3775
Gr: 11-12
1327 S 8th St
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 228-7691
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 228-7691
Gr: K-1 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
3001 Lindell Ave
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 222-5697
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 222-5697
Gr: K-2 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Quincy, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Quincy, IL include Adams County Rssp, Lincoln-douglas Elementary School and Dr. Abby Fox Rooney Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Quincy?
13 public schools are located in Quincy.
What percentage of students in Quincy go to public school?
78% of all K-12 students in Quincy are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Quincy?
Quincy public schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Quincy are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Quincy include: Academic Behavior&community Academy vs. Adams County Rssp, Lincoln-douglas Elementary School vs. Sarah Atwater Denman Elementary School, Lincoln-douglas Elementary School vs. Thomas S Baldwin Elementary School
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