Best Schools in Wakefield, IL
Wakefield, IL has 10 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 4 elementary) serving 3,745 students. On average they score 39% on state proficiency tests against a projected 24%, so schools in Wakefield meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Wakefield, IL
The top high schools in Wakefield, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Newton Comm High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jasper County Cud 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 385 Students
2. Richland County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richland County Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 707 Students
3. Clay City High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clay City Cusd 10 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 78 Students
Best Middle Schools in Wakefield, IL
The top middle schools in Wakefield, 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. Jasper Co Jr High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jasper County Cud 1 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 192 Students
3. Clay City Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clay City Cusd 10 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 61 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Wakefield, IL
The top elementary schools in Wakefield, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Newton Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jasper County Cud 1 • Public • Grades 1 - 6 • 487 Students
2. Richland County Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richland County Cusd 1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 1101 Students
3. Clay City Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clay City Cusd 10 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 130 Students
4. Ste Marie Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jasper County Cud 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 132 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Wakefield, IL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Wakefield, IL has a total population of 191 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Wakefield, 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 Wakefield, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
8.67 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.21 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
6.46 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Wakefield, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Wakefield, 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 Wakefield, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Wakefield, IL
How many schools are in Wakefield, IL?
Wakefield, IL has 10 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 3,745 students in total.
How do schools in Wakefield perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Wakefield score 39% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 24%, so on average schools in Wakefield meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Wakefield?
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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