For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 716 students in Virden, IL.
The top ranked public schools in Virden, IL are North Mac Elementary School and North Mac High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Virden, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Virden have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Virden, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Mac Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
231 W Fortune St
Virden, IL 62690
(217) 965-5424
Virden, IL 62690
(217) 965-5424
Grades: PK-2
| 343 students
Rank: #22.
North Mac High School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
231 W Fortune St
Virden, IL 62690
(217) 965-4127
Virden, IL 62690
(217) 965-4127
Grades: 9-12
| 373 students
Virden, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
231 West Fortune St
Virden, IL 62690
(217) 965-4127
Virden, IL 62690
(217) 965-4127
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
231 West Fortune St
Virden, IL 62690
(217) 965-3942
Virden, IL 62690
(217) 965-3942
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Virden, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Virden, IL include North Mac Elementary School and North Mac High School.
How many public schools are located in Virden?
2 public schools are located in Virden.
What is the racial composition of students in Virden?
Virden public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Virden are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Virden include: North Mac Elementary School vs. North Mac High School, North Mac High School vs. North Mac Elementary School
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