For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,392 students in Du Quoin, IL (there are 1 private school, serving 67 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Du Quoin, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Du Quoin, IL are Du Quoin Elementary School, Du Quoin High School and Du Quoin Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Du Quoin, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 31% statewide average). Schools in Du Quoin have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Du Quoin, IL (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Du Quoin Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
845 E Jackson St
Du Quoin, IL 62832
(618) 542-2646
Du Quoin, IL 62832
(618) 542-2646
Grades: PK-4
| 528 students
Rank: #22.
Du Quoin High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 E South St
Du Quoin, IL 62832
(618) 542-4744
Du Quoin, IL 62832
(618) 542-4744
Grades: 9-12
| 462 students
Rank: #33.
Du Quoin Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
845 E Jackson St
Du Quoin, IL 62832
(618) 542-2646
Du Quoin, IL 62832
(618) 542-2646
Grades: 5-8
| 402 students
Rank: #44.
Tri-county Ward
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
120 E Spring St
Du Quoin, IL 62832
(618) 542-5954
Du Quoin, IL 62832
(618) 542-5954
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Du Quoin, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Tri-county Sacred Heart School (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
Po Box 472
Du Quoin, IL 62832
(618) 790-2323
Du Quoin, IL 62832
(618) 790-2323
Grades: PK
| 1 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Du Quoin, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Du Quoin, IL include Du Quoin Elementary School, Du Quoin High School and Du Quoin Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Du Quoin, IL?
4 public schools are located in Du Quoin, IL.
What percentage of students in Du Quoin, IL go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Du Quoin, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Du Quoin, IL?
Du Quoin, IL public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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