For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 772 students in Scott County, IL.
The top ranked public schools in Scott County, IL are Bluffs High School, Winchester Elementary School and Bluffs Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Scott County, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Scott County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Scott County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bluffs High School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 W Rockwood St
Bluffs, IL 62621
(217) 754-3815
Bluffs, IL 62621
(217) 754-3815
Grades: 9-12
| 63 students
Rank: #22.
Winchester Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
283 S Elm St
Winchester, IL 62694
(217) 742-9551
Winchester, IL 62694
(217) 742-9551
Grades: PK-8
| 401 students
Rank: #33.
Bluffs Junior High School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Po Box 230
Bluffs, IL 62621
(217) 754-3815
Bluffs, IL 62621
(217) 754-3815
Grades: 6-8
| 43 students
Rank: #44.
Bluffs Elementary School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Po Box 230
Bluffs, IL 62621
(217) 754-3714
Bluffs, IL 62621
(217) 754-3714
Grades: PK-5
| 80 students
Rank: #55.
Winchester High School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 W Cross St
Winchester, IL 62694
(217) 742-3151
Winchester, IL 62694
(217) 742-3151
Grades: 9-12
| 185 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Scott County, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Scott County, IL include Bluffs High School, Winchester Elementary School and Bluffs Junior High School.
How many public schools are located in Scott County, IL?
5 public schools are located in Scott County, IL.
What is the racial composition of students in Scott County, IL?
Scott County, IL public schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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