Best Schools in Edgewood, IL
Edgewood, IL has 12 public schools (4 high, 2 middle, 6 elementary) serving 4,059 students. On average they score 39% on state proficiency tests against a projected 26%, so schools in Edgewood don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Edgewood, IL
The top high schools in Edgewood, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Altamont High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Altamont Cusd 10 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 233 Students
2. Effingham High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Effingham Cusd 40 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 734 Students
3. North Clay Community High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Clay Cusd 25 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 178 Students
4. South Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Central Cud 401 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 206 Students
Best Middle Schools in Edgewood, IL
The top middle schools in Edgewood, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Effingham Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Effingham Cusd 40 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 522 Students
2. South Central Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Central Cud 401 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 144 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Edgewood, IL
The top elementary schools in Edgewood, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Altamont Grade School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Altamont Cusd 10 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 433 Students
2. Central Grade School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Effingham Cusd 40 • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 498 Students
3. South Central Elementary-kinmundy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Central Cud 401 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 279 Students
4. North Clay Elem/jr High Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Clay Cusd 25 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 392 Students
5. Early Learning Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Effingham Cusd 40 • Public • Grades KG • 172 Students
6. South Side Grade School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Effingham Cusd 40 • Public • Grades 1 - 2 • 268 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Edgewood, IL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Edgewood, IL has a total population of 794 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 9% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Edgewood, 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 Edgewood, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
5.95 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.01 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
3.93 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Edgewood, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Edgewood, 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 Edgewood, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Edgewood, IL
How many schools are in Edgewood, IL?
Edgewood, IL has 12 public schools: 4 high schools, 2 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 4,059 students in total.
How do schools in Edgewood perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Edgewood score 39% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 26%, so on average schools in Edgewood don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Edgewood?
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.
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- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations