For the 2026 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 3,679 students in Saline County, IL.
The top-ranked public schools in Saline County, IL are School District 428 Iyc-hrb, Eldorado Middle School and Galatia Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Saline County, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Saline County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Saline County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
School District 428 Iyc-hrb
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1201 W Poplar St
Harrisburg, IL 62946
(618) 252-8681
Harrisburg, IL 62946
(618) 252-8681
Gr: 7-12 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #22.
Eldorado Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1907 1st St
Eldorado, IL 62930
(618) 273-8056
Eldorado, IL 62930
(618) 273-8056
Gr: 6-8 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Galatia Jr High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 N Mckinley St
Galatia, IL 62935
(618) 297-4571
Galatia, IL 62935
(618) 297-4571
Gr: 6-8 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Harrisburg Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
312 Bulldog Blvd
Harrisburg, IL 62946
(618) 253-7637
Harrisburg, IL 62946
(618) 253-7637
Gr: 6-8 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #55.
Galatia High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 N Mckinley St
Galatia, IL 62935
(618) 297-4571
Galatia, IL 62935
(618) 297-4571
Gr: 9-12 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #66.
Carrier Mills-stonefort High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7071 Us 45 S
Carrier Mills, IL 62917
(618) 994-2392
Carrier Mills, IL 62917
(618) 994-2392
Gr: 9-12 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #77.
East Side Intermediate School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
315 E Church St
Harrisburg, IL 62946
(618) 253-7637
Harrisburg, IL 62946
(618) 253-7637
Gr: 3-5 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #88.
Eldorado Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Alexander St
Eldorado, IL 62930
(618) 273-9324
Eldorado, IL 62930
(618) 273-9324
Gr: PK-5 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #99.
Galatia Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 N Hickory St
Galatia, IL 62935
(618) 268-6371
Galatia, IL 62935
(618) 268-6371
Gr: K-5 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Eldorado High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2200 Illinois Ave
Eldorado, IL 62930
(618) 273-2881
Eldorado, IL 62930
(618) 273-2881
Gr: 9-12 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Harrisburg High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
333 W College St
Harrisburg, IL 62946
(618) 253-7637
Harrisburg, IL 62946
(618) 253-7637
Gr: 9-12 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1212.
Carrier Mills-stonefort Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
213 W Furlong St
Carrier Mills, IL 62917
(618) 994-2413
Carrier Mills, IL 62917
(618) 994-2413
Gr: PK-8 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: n/an/a
301 Bulldog Blvd
Harrisburg, IL 62946
(618) 253-7637
Harrisburg, IL 62946
(618) 253-7637
Gr: PK | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
114 W Main St
Galatia, IL 62935
(618) 297-4572
Galatia, IL 62935
(618) 297-4572
Gr: PK | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: n/an/a
411 W Lincoln St
Harrisburg, IL 62946
(618) 253-7637
Harrisburg, IL 62946
(618) 253-7637
Gr: K-2 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Saline County, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Saline County, IL include School District 428 Iyc-hrb, Eldorado Middle School and Galatia Jr High School.
How many public schools are located in Saline County?
14 public schools are located in Saline County.
What is the racial composition of students in Saline County?
Saline County public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Saline County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Saline County include: Carrier Mills-stonefort Elementary School vs. West Side Primary School, Galatia Grade School Annex vs. West Side Primary School, Eldorado High School vs. Harrisburg High School
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