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Best Schools in Trenton, IL
Trenton, IL has 16 public schools (5 high, 4 middle, 7 elementary) serving 8,137 students. On average they score 60% on state proficiency tests against a projected 37%, so schools in Trenton greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Trenton, IL
The top high schools in Trenton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Triad High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Triad Cusd 2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1205 Students
2. Central Comm High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Chsd 71 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 620 Students
3. Highland High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Highland Cusd 5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 859 Students
4. Wesclin Sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wesclin Cusd 3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 373 Students
5. Lebanon High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lebanon Cusd 9 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 245 Students
Best Middle Schools in Trenton, IL
The top middle schools in Trenton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Triad Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Triad Cusd 2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 901 Students
2. Breese Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Breese Esd 12 • Public • Grades 3 - 8 • 420 Students
3. Wesclin Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wesclin Cusd 3 • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 475 Students
4. Highland Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Highland Cusd 5 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 607 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Trenton, IL
The top elementary schools in Trenton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Aviston Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Aviston Sd 21 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 429 Students
2. Trenton Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wesclin Cusd 3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 208 Students
3. St Jacob Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Triad Cusd 2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 229 Students
4. Highland Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Highland Cusd 5 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 514 Students
5. Lebanon Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lebanon Cusd 9 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 278 Students
6. Highland Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Highland Cusd 5 • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 589 Students
7. Beckemeyer Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Breese Esd 12 • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 185 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Trenton, IL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Trenton, IL has a total population of 5,669 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 37% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Trenton, 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 Trenton, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
6.59 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.47 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
5.12 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Trenton, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Trenton, 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 Trenton, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Trenton, IL
How many schools are in Trenton, IL?
Trenton, IL has 16 public schools: 5 high schools, 4 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 8,137 students in total.
How do schools in Trenton perform on state tests?
On average, 16 schools in Trenton score 60% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 37%, so on average schools in Trenton greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Trenton?
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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Every school in Trenton
3 of 3 schools in Trenton carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 1B: 2
All 3 public schools we grade in Trenton. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.