For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,886 students in Quincy, IL.
The top ranked public high schools in Quincy, IL are Adams County Rssp and Quincy Sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Quincy, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Quincy have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Quincy, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 78%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Quincy Sr High School, with 78% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High 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.
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: 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
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 high schools in Quincy, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in Quincy, IL include Adams County Rssp and Quincy Sr High School.
How many public high schools are located in Quincy?
5 public high schools are located in Quincy.
What is the racial composition of students in Quincy?
Quincy public high schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Quincy are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Quincy include: Academic Behavior&community Academy vs. Adams County Rssp, Adams County Rssp vs. Academic Behavior&community Academy
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