Best Schools in Mason County, IL
Mason County, IL has 15 public schools (5 high, 4 middle, 5 elementary) serving 3,589 students. On average they score 38% on state proficiency tests against a projected 19%, so schools in Mason County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Mason County, IL
The top high schools in Mason County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Midwest Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Midwest Central Cusd 191 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 252 Students
2. Lincoln Comm High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln Chsd 404 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 786 Students
3. Havana High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Havana Cusd 126 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 279 Students
4. Illini Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Illini Central Cusd 189 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 185 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
Best Middle Schools in Mason County, IL
The top middle schools in Mason County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Havana Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Havana Cusd 126 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 315 Students
2. Midwest Central Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Midwest Central Cusd 191 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 181 Students
3. Illini Central Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Illini Central Cusd 189 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 142 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 Mason County, IL
The top elementary schools in Mason County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. A-c Central Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
A-c Central Cusd 262 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 148 Students
2. Midwest Central Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Midwest Central Cusd 191 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 432 Students
3. New Central Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Havana Cusd 126 • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 276 Students
4. New Holland-middletown Elem Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Holland-middletown Ed 88 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 75 Students
5. Illini Central Grade School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Illini Central Cusd 189 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 252 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Mason County, IL
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Mason County, IL has a total population of 13,086 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Mason County, 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 Mason County, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.50 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.28 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.22 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Mason County, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Mason County, 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 Mason County, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Mason County, IL
How many schools are in Mason County, IL?
Mason County, IL has 15 public schools: 5 high schools, 4 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 3,589 students in total.
How do schools in Mason County perform on state tests?
On average, 15 schools in Mason County score 38% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 19%, so on average schools in Mason County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Mason County?
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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- Projected: 18%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 26%
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- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Mason County
3 places in Mason County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
- Mason City (4)
- Havana (3)
- Manito (2)
School districts (3)
- Illini Central CUSD 189 (4 schools)
- Havana CUSD 126 (3 schools)
- Midwest Central CUSD 191 (3 schools)