For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,559 students in Wabash County, IL (there are 2 private schools, serving 153 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Wabash County, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Wabash County, IL are Allendale Elementary School, Mt Carmel Grade School and Mt Carmel Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wabash County, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Wabash County 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 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Wabash County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Allendale Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
101 N 3rd St
Allendale, IL 62410
(618) 299-3161
Allendale, IL 62410
(618) 299-3161
Gr: PK-8 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Mt Carmel Grade School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1520 Poplar St
Mount Carmel, IL 62863
(618) 262-5699
Mount Carmel, IL 62863
(618) 262-5699
Gr: 3-6 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 46:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Mt Carmel Junior High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
201 N Pear St
Mount Carmel, IL 62863
(618) 262-8886
Mount Carmel, IL 62863
(618) 262-8886
Gr: 7-8 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Mount Carmel High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
201 N Pear St
Mount Carmel, IL 62863
(618) 262-5104
Mount Carmel, IL 62863
(618) 262-5104
Gr: 9-12 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
1300 N Walnut St
Mount Carmel, IL 62863
(618) 263-3876
Mount Carmel, IL 62863
(618) 263-3876
Gr: PK-2 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Wabash County, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Wabash County, IL include Allendale Elementary School, Mt Carmel Grade School and Mt Carmel Junior High School.
How many public schools are located in Wabash County?
5 public schools are located in Wabash County.
What percentage of students in Wabash County go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Wabash County are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Wabash County?
Wabash County public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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