For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,514 students in West Frankfort, IL (there are 2 private schools, serving 98 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in West Frankfort, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in West Frankfort, IL are Frankfort Community High School, Central Jr High School and Frankfort Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
West Frankfort, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 31% statewide average). Schools in West Frankfort have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in West Frankfort, IL (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Frankfort Community High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
601 E Main St
West Frankfort, IL 62896
(618) 932-3126
West Frankfort, IL 62896
(618) 932-3126
Grades: 9-12
| 429 students
Rank: #22.
Central Jr High School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1600 E 9th St
West Frankfort, IL 62896
(618) 937-2444
West Frankfort, IL 62896
(618) 937-2444
Grades: 7-8
| 248 students
Rank: #33.
Frankfort Intermediate School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
800 N Cherry St
West Frankfort, IL 62896
(618) 937-1412
West Frankfort, IL 62896
(618) 937-1412
Grades: 3-6
| 396 students
Rank: n/an/a
1401 W 6th St
West Frankfort, IL 62896
(618) 937-2464
West Frankfort, IL 62896
(618) 937-2464
Grades: PK-2
| 441 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in West Frankfort, IL?
The top ranked public schools in West Frankfort, IL include Frankfort Community High School, Central Jr High School and Frankfort Intermediate School.
How many public schools are located in West Frankfort, IL?
4 public schools are located in West Frankfort, IL.
What percentage of students in West Frankfort, IL go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in West Frankfort, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in West Frankfort, IL?
West Frankfort, IL public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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