For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 651 students in Abingdon, IL.
The top ranked public schools in Abingdon, IL are Hedding Grade School and Abingdon-avon High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Abingdon, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Abingdon have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Abingdon, IL (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hedding Grade School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
401 W Latimer St
Abingdon, IL 61410
(309) 462-2363
Abingdon, IL 61410
(309) 462-2363
Grades: PK-5
| 366 students
Rank: #22.
Abingdon-avon High School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
600 W Martin St
Abingdon, IL 61410
(309) 462-2338
Abingdon, IL 61410
(309) 462-2338
Grades: 9-12
| 285 students
Abingdon, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
600 West Martin St
Abingdon, IL 61410
(309) 462-2338
Abingdon, IL 61410
(309) 462-2338
Grades: 9-12
| 219 students
600 West Martin St
Abingdon, IL 61410
(309) 462-2336
Abingdon, IL 61410
(309) 462-2336
Grades: 6-8
| 157 students
Knox-warren Spec Educ-kw Aahs Ls (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
600 W Martin St
Abingdon, IL 61410
(309) 462-2338
Abingdon, IL 61410
(309) 462-2338
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Knox-warren Spec Educ-kw Hedding (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
401 W Latimer St
Abingdon, IL 61410
(309) 462-2363
Abingdon, IL 61410
(309) 462-2363
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Abingdon, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Abingdon, IL include Hedding Grade School and Abingdon-avon High School.
How many public schools are located in Abingdon?
2 public schools are located in Abingdon.
What is the racial composition of students in Abingdon?
Abingdon public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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