Best Schools in Helena, IL
Helena, IL has 11 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 4,772 students. On average they score 43% on state proficiency tests against a projected 23%, so schools in Helena exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Helena, IL
The top high schools in Helena, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mount Carmel High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wabash Cusd 348 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 466 Students
2. Red Hill Jr/sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Red Hill Cusd 10 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 366 Students
3. Richland County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richland County Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 707 Students
Best Middle Schools in Helena, IL
The top middle schools in Helena, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Richland County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richland County Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 472 Students
2. Sumner Attendance Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Red Hill Cusd 10 • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 199 Students
3. Mt Carmel Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wabash Cusd 348 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 202 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Helena, IL
The top elementary schools in Helena, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mt Carmel Grade School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wabash Cusd 348 • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 395 Students
2. Richland County Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richland County Cusd 1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 1101 Students
3. Bridgeport Grade School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Red Hill Cusd 10 • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 363 Students
4. Allendale Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Allendale Ccsd 17 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 143 Students
5. Mt Carmel Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wabash Cusd 348 • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 358 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Helena, IL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Helena, IL has a total population of 465 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 8% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Helena, 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 Helena, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.01 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.21 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
6.79 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Helena, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Helena, 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 Helena, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Helena, IL
How many schools are in Helena, IL?
Helena, IL has 11 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 4,772 students in total.
How do schools in Helena perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Helena score 43% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 23%, so on average schools in Helena exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Helena?
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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