For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,195 students in Jasper County, IL (there are 1 private school, serving 175 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in Jasper County, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Jasper County, IL are Assist Taoep 12, Jasper Co Jr High School and Newton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jasper County, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 31% statewide average). Schools in Jasper County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Jasper County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Assist Taoep 12
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Po Box 77
Willow Hill, IL 62480
(618) 455-3605
Willow Hill, IL 62480
(618) 455-3605
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
Jasper Co Jr High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1104 W Jourdan St
Newton, IL 62448
(618) 783-4202
Newton, IL 62448
(618) 783-4202
Grades: 7-8
| 175 students
Rank: #33.
Newton Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
101 Maxwell St
Newton, IL 62448
(618) 783-8464
Newton, IL 62448
(618) 783-8464
Grades: 1-6
| 506 students
Rank: #44.
Newton Comm High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
201 Westend Ave
Newton, IL 62448
(618) 783-2303
Newton, IL 62448
(618) 783-2303
Grades: 9-12
| 392 students
Rank: n/an/a
Assist Rssp 12
Alternative School
Po Box 77
Willow Hill, IL 62480
(618) 455-3605
Willow Hill, IL 62480
(618) 455-3605
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Sese School
Special Education School
Po Box 185
Sainte Marie, IL 62459
(618) 455-3396
Sainte Marie, IL 62459
(618) 455-3396
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Po Box 157
Sainte Marie, IL 62459
(618) 455-3219
Sainte Marie, IL 62459
(618) 455-3219
Grades: PK-K
| 122 students
Jasper County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 146
Hidalgo, IL 62432
(618) 793-2678
Hidalgo, IL 62432
(618) 793-2678
Grades: PK-K
| 63 students
Safe School Roe 12 Jasper County (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
213 South Cumberland St
Willow Hill, IL 62480
(618) 455-3605
Willow Hill, IL 62480
(618) 455-3605
Grades: 6-12
| 8 students
10045 N 300th St
Wheeler, IL 62479
(618) 783-3697
Wheeler, IL 62479
(618) 783-3697
Grades: 5-8
| 107 students
213 Cumberland St
Willow Hill, IL 62480
(618) 455-3231
Willow Hill, IL 62480
(618) 455-3231
Grades: K
| 86 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Jasper County, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Jasper County, IL include Assist Taoep 12, Jasper Co Jr High School and Newton Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Jasper County, IL?
7 public schools are located in Jasper County, IL.
What percentage of students in Jasper County, IL go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in Jasper County, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Jasper County, IL?
Jasper County, IL public schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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