Best Schools in Essex, IL
Essex, IL has 9 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 3,308 students. On average they score 49% on state proficiency tests against a projected 28%, so schools in Essex exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Essex, IL
The top high schools in Essex, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Herscher High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Herscher Cusd 2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 502 Students
2. Gardner-south Wilmington Twp H S
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gardner S Wilmington Twp Hsd 73 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 147 Students
3. Reed-custer High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Reed Custer Cusd 255u • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 437 Students
Best Middle Schools in Essex, IL
The top middle schools in Essex, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Limestone Middle Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Herscher Cusd 2 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 501 Students
2. Reed-custer Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Reed Custer Cusd 255u • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 287 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Essex, IL
The top elementary schools in Essex, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. South Wilmington Grade School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Wilmington Ccsd 74 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 89 Students
2. Reed-custer Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Reed Custer Cusd 255u • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 653 Students
3. Herscher Intermediate Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Herscher Cusd 2 • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 369 Students
4. Bonfield Grade School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Herscher Cusd 2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 323 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Essex, IL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Essex, IL has a total population of 1,261 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Essex, 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 Essex, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
5.67 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.37 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
4.30 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Essex, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Essex, 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 Essex, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Essex, IL
How many schools are in Essex, IL?
Essex, IL has 9 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 3,308 students in total.
How do schools in Essex perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Essex score 49% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 28%, so on average schools in Essex exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Essex?
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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