Best Schools in Alexander, IL
Alexander, IL has 18 public schools (6 high, 4 middle, 8 elementary) serving 5,132 students. On average they score 43% on state proficiency tests against a projected 26%, so schools in Alexander meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Alexander, IL
The top high schools in Alexander, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pleasant Plains High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pleasant Plains Cusd 8 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 403 Students
2. Franklin Jr/sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Franklin Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 157 Students
3. New Berlin High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Berlin Cusd 16 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 246 Students
4. Jacksonville High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jacksonville Sd 117 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 893 Students
5. A-c Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
A-c Central Cusd 262 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 112 Students
6. Waverly Jr/sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waverly Cusd 6 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 137 Students
Best Middle Schools in Alexander, IL
The top middle schools in Alexander, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. New Berlin Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Berlin Cusd 16 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 175 Students
2. Pleasant Plains Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pleasant Plains Cusd 8 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 379 Students
3. Jacksonville Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jacksonville Sd 117 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 718 Students
4. A-c Central Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
A-c Central Cusd 262 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 84 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Alexander, IL
The top elementary schools in Alexander, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Farmingdale Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pleasant Plains Cusd 8 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 468 Students
2. New Berlin Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Berlin Cusd 16 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 440 Students
3. Franklin Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Franklin Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 57 Students
4. A-c Central Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
A-c Central Cusd 262 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 148 Students
5. North Jacksonville School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jacksonville Sd 117 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 158 Students
6. Lincoln Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jacksonville Sd 117 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 269 Students
7. Waverly Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waverly Cusd 6 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 217 Students
8. Franklin East Grade School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Franklin Cusd 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 71 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Alexander, IL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Alexander, IL has a total population of 215 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 26% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Alexander, IL
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Alexander, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
4.22 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.65 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
2.56 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Alexander, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Alexander, IL.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Alexander, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Alexander, IL
How many schools are in Alexander, IL?
Alexander, IL has 18 public schools: 6 high schools, 4 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 5,132 students in total.
How do schools in Alexander perform on state tests?
On average, 18 schools in Alexander score 43% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 26%, so on average schools in Alexander meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Alexander?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
Best Schools in Cities Near Alexander, IL
Explore nearby cities to widen your school search.
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations