For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public elementary schools serving 5,533 students in Adams County, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Adams County, IL are Liberty Elementary School, Unity Elementary School and Lincoln-douglas Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Adams County, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Adams County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Adams County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Liberty Elementary School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
505 N Park St
Liberty, IL 62347
(217) 645-3481
Liberty, IL 62347
(217) 645-3481
Grades: PK-6
| 357 students
Rank: #22.
Unity Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
136 W Washington St
Mendon, IL 62351
(217) 936-2512
Mendon, IL 62351
(217) 936-2512
Grades: PK-4
| 295 students
Rank: #33.
Lincoln-douglas Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3211 Payson Rd
Quincy, IL 62305
(217) 223-8871
Quincy, IL 62305
(217) 223-8871
Grades: K-5
| 590 students
Rank: #44.
Dr. Abby Fox Rooney Elementary School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4900 Columbus Rd
Quincy, IL 62305
(217) 228-7117
Quincy, IL 62305
(217) 228-7117
Grades: K-5
| 482 students
Rank: #55.
Colonel George Iles Elementary School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3111 N 12th St
Quincy, IL 62305
(217) 222-4059
Quincy, IL 62305
(217) 222-4059
Grades: K-5
| 508 students
Rank: #66.
Quincy Jr High School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 S 14th St
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 222-3073
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 222-3073
Grades: 6-8
| 1,273 students
Rank: #77.
Thomas S Baldwin Elementary School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3000 Maine St, Thomas S Baldwi
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 223-0003
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 223-0003
Grades: K-5
| 565 students
Rank: #88.
Sarah Atwater Denman Elementary School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4100 Harrison Street
Quincy, IL 62305
(217) 222-2530
Quincy, IL 62305
(217) 222-2530
Grades: K-5
| 521 students
Rank: #99.
Central 3-4 Middle School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
301 Hanna St
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 696-4652
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 696-4652
Grades: 3-4
| 113 students
Rank: #1010.
Unity Middle School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
453 W Collins St
Mendon, IL 62351
(217) 936-2727
Mendon, IL 62351
(217) 936-2727
Grades: 5-8
| 194 students
Rank: #1111.
Central Junior High School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2110 Highway 94 N
Camp Point, IL 62320
(217) 593-7741
Camp Point, IL 62320
(217) 593-7741
Grades: 5-8
| 220 students
Rank: #1212.
Seymour Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
404 W State St
Payson, IL 62360
(217) 656-3323
Payson, IL 62360
(217) 656-3323
Grades: PK-6
| 250 students
Rank: n/an/a
Adams Co Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
200 N 52nd St
Quincy, IL 62305
(217) 223-8700
Quincy, IL 62305
(217) 223-8700
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
109 W School St
Camp Point, IL 62320
(217) 593-7795
Camp Point, IL 62320
(217) 593-7795
Grades: PK-2
| 165 students
Adams County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Adams Juvenile Detention Center Rssp (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
200 North 52nd St
Quincy, IL 62305
(217) 277-2233
Quincy, IL 62305
(217) 277-2233
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
3000 Maine St
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 223-0003
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 223-0003
Grades: 4-5
| 951 students
Cares Program High School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
12th & Hampshire
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 224-0376
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 224-0376
Grades: 7-12
| 44 students
Chaddock Cares Program High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1125 Hampshire
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 592-0353
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 592-0353
Grades: 7-12
| 46 students
Chaddock School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
205 S 24th St
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 222-0034
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 222-0034
Grades: 5-12
| 40 students
2397 Highway 96 N
Ursa, IL 62376
(217) 964-2200
Ursa, IL 62376
(217) 964-2200
Grades: 2-4
| 143 students
Headstart School (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
401 S 8th St
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 228-7121
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 228-7121
Grades: PK
| 336 students
307 North Main St
Loraine, IL 62349
(217) 938-4400
Loraine, IL 62349
(217) 938-4400
Grades: PK-K
| 94 students
Ombudsman Program (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
700 Maine
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 223-0585
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 223-0585
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Ombudsman-careerlife Skills Prg (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
205 S 24th St
Quincy, IL 62301
Quincy, IL 62301
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Quincy Area Vocational Center (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
219 Baldwin Dr
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 224-3775
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 224-3775
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
1327 S 8th St
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 228-7691
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 228-7691
Grades: K-1
| 143 students
3001 Lindell Ave
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 222-5697
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 222-5697
Grades: K-2
| 270 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Adams County, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Adams County, IL include Liberty Elementary School, Unity Elementary School and Lincoln-douglas Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Adams County?
14 public elementary schools are located in Adams County.
What is the racial composition of students in Adams County?
Adams County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Adams County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Adams County include: Central Elementary Grade School vs. Liberty Elementary School, Central Elementary Grade School vs. Sarah Atwater Denman Elementary School, Thomas S Baldwin Elementary School vs. Lincoln-douglas Elementary School
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