For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 945 students in Schuyler County, IL.
The top ranked public schools in Schuyler County, IL are Webster Elementary School, Rushville-industry High School and Schuyler Industry Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Schuyler 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 19% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Schuyler County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Schuyler County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Webster Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
310 N Monroe St
Rushville, IL 62681
(217) 322-4311
Rushville, IL 62681
(217) 322-4311
Gr: 2-4 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Rushville-industry High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
730 N Congress St
Rushville, IL 62681
(217) 322-4311
Rushville, IL 62681
(217) 322-4311
Gr: 9-12 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Schuyler Industry Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
750 N Congress St
Rushville, IL 62681
(217) 322-4311
Rushville, IL 62681
(217) 322-4311
Gr: 5-8 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
100 Buchanan St
Rushville, IL 62681
(217) 322-4311
Rushville, IL 62681
(217) 322-4311
Gr: PK-1 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
Wcisec Education
Special Education School
730 N Congress St
Rushville, IL 62681
(217) 322-4311
Rushville, IL 62681
(217) 322-4311
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Schuyler County, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Schuyler County, IL include Webster Elementary School, Rushville-industry High School and Schuyler Industry Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Schuyler County?
5 public schools are located in Schuyler County.
What is the racial composition of students in Schuyler County?
Schuyler County public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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