Top 3 Best Trenton Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,061 students in Trenton, IL.
The top ranked public schools in Trenton, IL are Trenton Elementary School, Wesclin Sr High School and Wesclin Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Trenton, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 31% statewide average). Schools in Trenton have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Trenton, IL (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Trenton Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
308 N Washington St
Trenton, IL 62293
(618) 224-9411
Grades: PK-3
| 215 students
Rank: #22.
Wesclin Sr High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
699 Wesclin Rd
Trenton, IL 62293
(618) 224-7341
Grades: 9-12
| 388 students
Rank: #33.
Wesclin Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
10003 State Route 160
Trenton, IL 62293
(618) 224-7355
Grades: 4-8
| 458 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Trenton, Illinois

Trenton, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
313 S Adams St
Trenton, IL 62293
(618) 224-9821
Grades: 4-6
| 126 students
10003 State Route 160
Trenton, IL 62293
(618) 224-7355
Grades: 7-8
| 213 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Trenton, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Trenton, IL include Trenton Elementary School, Wesclin Sr High School and Wesclin Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Trenton, IL?
3 public schools are located in Trenton, IL.
What is the racial composition of students in Trenton, IL?
Trenton, IL public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

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