For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,777 students in Washington County, IL (there are 5 private schools, serving 416 private students). 81% of all K-12 students in Washington County, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Washington County, IL are Oakdale Grade School, Okawville Grade School and Ashley Com Consolidated School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washington County, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 31% statewide average). Schools in Washington County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Washington County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oakdale Grade School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
280 E Main St
Oakdale, IL 62268
(618) 329-5292
Oakdale, IL 62268
(618) 329-5292
Grades: K-8
| 60 students
Rank: #22.
Okawville Grade School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 S Hanover St
Okawville, IL 62271
(618) 243-6157
Okawville, IL 62271
(618) 243-6157
Grades: PK-6
| 263 students
Rank: #33.
Ashley Com Consolidated School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
450 N Third St
Ashley, IL 62808
(618) 485-6611
Ashley, IL 62808
(618) 485-6611
Grades: PK-8
| 114 students
Rank: #44.
Okawville Jr/sr High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 S Hanover St
Okawville, IL 62271
(618) 243-5201
Okawville, IL 62271
(618) 243-5201
Grades: 7-12
| 261 students
Rank: #55.
Nashville Grade School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
750 E Gorman St
Nashville, IL 62263
(618) 327-4304
Nashville, IL 62263
(618) 327-4304
Grades: PK-8
| 569 students
Rank: #66.
Nashville Comm High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1300 S Mill St
Nashville, IL 62263
(618) 327-8286
Nashville, IL 62263
(618) 327-8286
Grades: 9-12
| 438 students
Rank: #77.
Irvington Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Po Box 130
Irvington, IL 62848
(618) 249-6761
Irvington, IL 62848
(618) 249-6761
Grades: K-8
| 72 students
Washington County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
520 N Main St
Hoyleton, IL 62803
(618) 493-7787
Hoyleton, IL 62803
(618) 493-7787
Grades: K-8
| 46 students
8955 County Hwy 12
Addieville, IL 62214
(618) 824-6210
Addieville, IL 62214
(618) 824-6210
Grades: K-6
| 106 students
750 E Gorman
Nashville, IL 62263
(618) 327-4304
Nashville, IL 62263
(618) 327-4304
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Washington County, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Washington County, IL include Oakdale Grade School, Okawville Grade School and Ashley Com Consolidated School.
How many public schools are located in Washington County, IL?
7 public schools are located in Washington County, IL.
What percentage of students in Washington County, IL go to public school?
81% of all K-12 students in Washington County, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Washington County, IL?
Washington County, IL public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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