Best Schools in Washington County, IL
Washington County, IL has 21 public schools (6 high, 1 middle, 14 elementary) serving 5,445 students. On average they score 47% on state proficiency tests against a projected 25%, so schools in Washington County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Washington County, IL
The top high schools in Washington County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Freeburg Community High Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Freeburg Chsd 77 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 683 Students
2. Okawville Jr/sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Washington Co Cud 10 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 248 Students
3. Nashville Comm High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nashville Chsd 99 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 411 Students
4. Marissa Jr & Sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marissa Cusd 40 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 260 Students
5. Centralia High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Centralia Hsd 200 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 863 Students
6. Pinckneyville Comm High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pinckneyville Chsd 101 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 429 Students
Best Middle Schools in Washington County, IL
The top middle schools in Washington County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pinckneyville Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pinckneyville Sd 50 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 213 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Washington County, IL
The top elementary schools in Washington County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Okawville Grade School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Washington Co Cud 10 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 281 Students
2. Pinckneyville Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pinckneyville Sd 50 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 266 Students
3. Oakdale Grade School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oakdale Ccsd 1 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 60 Students
4. St Libory Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Libory Cons Sd 30 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 63 Students
5. Nashville Grade School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nashville Ccsd 49 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 584 Students
6. North Wamac Grade School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Wamac Sd 186 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 133 Students
7. Ashley Com Consolidated School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ashley Ccsd 15 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 120 Students
8. Willow Grove Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Willow Grove Sd 46 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 146 Students
9. Irvington Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Irvington Ccsd 11 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 72 Students
10. Marissa Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marissa Cusd 40 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 275 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Washington County, IL
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Washington County, IL has a total population of 13,761 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Washington 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 Washington County, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.76 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.48 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.28 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Washington County, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Washington 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 Washington County, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Washington County, IL
How many schools are in Washington County, IL?
Washington County, IL has 21 public schools: 6 high schools, 1 middle schools and 14 elementary schools, serving 5,445 students in total.
How do schools in Washington County perform on state tests?
On average, 21 schools in Washington County score 47% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 25%, so on average schools in Washington County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Washington 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: 23%
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- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Washington County
5 places in Washington County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.