Best Schools in Putnam County, IL
Putnam County, IL has 12 public schools (4 high, 2 middle, 6 elementary) serving 3,677 students. On average they score 44% on state proficiency tests against a projected 22%, so schools in Putnam County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Putnam County, IL
The top high schools in Putnam County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Henry-senachwine High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Henry-senachwine Cusd 5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 142 Students
2. Hall High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hall Hsd 502 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 403 Students
3. Putnam County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Putnam County Cusd 535 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 254 Students
4. Princeton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Princeton Hsd 500 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 473 Students
Best Middle Schools in Putnam County, IL
The top middle schools in Putnam County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Putnam County Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Putnam County Cusd 535 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 162 Students
2. Logan Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Princeton Esd 115 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 424 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Putnam County, IL
The top elementary schools in Putnam County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lincoln Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Princeton Esd 115 • Public • Grades 3 - 4 • 218 Students
2. Putnam County Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Putnam County Cusd 535 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 164 Students
3. Henry-senachwine Grade School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Henry-senachwine Cusd 5 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 397 Students
4. John F Kennedy Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spring Valley Ccsd 99 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 608 Students
5. Jefferson Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Princeton Esd 115 • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 205 Students
6. Putnam Co Primary Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Putnam County Cusd 535 • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 227 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Putnam County, IL
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Putnam County, IL has a total population of 5,637 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Putnam 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 Putnam County, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
8.38 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.84 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
6.55 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Putnam County, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Putnam 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 Putnam County, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Putnam County, IL
How many schools are in Putnam County, IL?
Putnam County, IL has 12 public schools: 4 high schools, 2 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 3,677 students in total.
How do schools in Putnam County perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Putnam County score 44% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 22%, so on average schools in Putnam County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Putnam 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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- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 23%
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- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 24%
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- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 22%
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- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 32%
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- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 25%
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- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Putnam County
2 places in Putnam County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (2)
School districts (1)
- Putnam County CUSD 535 (4 schools)