For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 517 students in Scott County, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Scott County, IL are Winchester Elementary School, Bluffs Junior High School and Bluffs Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Scott County, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Scott County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Scott County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Winchester Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
283 S Elm St
Winchester, IL 62694
(217) 742-9551
Winchester, IL 62694
(217) 742-9551
Gr: PK-8 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Bluffs Junior High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 W Rockwood St
Bluffs, IL 62621
(217) 754-3815
Bluffs, IL 62621
(217) 754-3815
Gr: 6-8 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #33.
Bluffs Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 W Rockwood St
Bluffs, IL 62621
(217) 754-3714
Bluffs, IL 62621
(217) 754-3714
Gr: PK-5 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Scott County, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Scott County, IL include Winchester Elementary School, Bluffs Junior High School and Bluffs Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Scott County?
3 public elementary schools are located in Scott County.
What is the racial composition of students in Scott County?
Scott County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Scott County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Scott County include: Winchester Elementary School vs. Bluffs Elementary School, Bluffs Elementary School vs. Winchester Elementary School
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