For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 336 students in Virginia, IL.
The top-ranked public schools in Virginia, IL are Virginia Jr/ Sr High School and Virginia Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Virginia, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Virginia have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Virginia, IL (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Virginia Jr/ Sr High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
651 S Morgan St
Virginia, IL 62691
(217) 452-3087
Virginia, IL 62691
(217) 452-3087
Gr: 6-12 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Virginia Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
651 S Morgan St
Virginia, IL 62691
(217) 452-3363
Virginia, IL 62691
(217) 452-3363
Gr: PK-5 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Virginia, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
651 S Morgan St
Virginia, IL 62691
(217) 452-3085
Virginia, IL 62691
(217) 452-3085
Gr: 6-8 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Virginia, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Virginia, IL include Virginia Jr/ Sr High School and Virginia Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Virginia?
2 public schools are located in Virginia.
What is the racial composition of students in Virginia?
Virginia public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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