For the 2024-25 school year, there are 21 public schools serving 5,027 students in Christian County, IL (there are 7 private schools, serving 744 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in Christian County, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Christian County, IL are Morrisonville High School, Lincoln Elementary School and North Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Christian County, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Christian County have an average ranking of 4/10, 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 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Christian County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Morrisonville High School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Po Box 13
Morrisonville, IL 62546
(217) 707-6880
Morrisonville, IL 62546
(217) 707-6880
Grades: 9-12
| 85 students
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Po Box 377
Pana, IL 62557
(217) 562-8500
Pana, IL 62557
(217) 562-8500
Grades: 3-5
| 217 students
Rank: #33.
North Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
805 N Cherokee St
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 824-3315
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 824-3315
Grades: PK-2
| 537 students
Rank: #44.
Pana Jr High School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Po Box 377
Pana, IL 62557
(217) 562-6500
Pana, IL 62557
(217) 562-6500
Grades: 6-8
| 264 students
Rank: #55.
Gregory Intermediate
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
221 E Pine St
Moweaqua, IL 62550
(217) 768-3860
Moweaqua, IL 62550
(217) 768-3860
Grades: 2-5
| 192 students
Rank: #66.
Taylorville Jr High School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
120 E Bidwell St
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 824-4924
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 824-4924
Grades: 5-8
| 683 students
Rank: #77.
Morrisonville Elementary School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Po Box 13
Morrisonville, IL 62546
(217) 707-6882
Morrisonville, IL 62546
(217) 707-6882
Grades: PK-6
| 183 students
Rank: #88.
Edinburg High School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 E Martin St
Edinburg, IL 62531
(217) 623-5603
Edinburg, IL 62531
(217) 623-5603
Grades: 9-12
| 77 students
Rank: #99.
Central A & M High School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
229 E Pine St
Moweaqua, IL 62550
(217) 768-3866
Moweaqua, IL 62550
(217) 768-3866
Grades: 9-12
| 225 students
Rank: #1010.
Pana Sr High School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Po Box 377
Pana, IL 62557
(217) 562-6600
Pana, IL 62557
(217) 562-6600
Grades: 9-12
| 392 students
Rank: #1111.
Taylorville Sr High School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
815 W Springfield Rd
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 824-2268
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 824-2268
Grades: 9-12
| 781 students
Rank: #1212.
Central A & M Middle School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
404 Colegrove St Ste A
Assumption, IL 62510
(217) 226-4241
Assumption, IL 62510
(217) 226-4241
Grades: 6-8
| 168 students
Rank: #1313.
Memorial Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
101 E Adams St
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 287-7929
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 287-7929
Grades: 3-4
| 261 students
Rank: #1414.
Edinburg Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 E Martin St
Edinburg, IL 62531
(217) 623-5603
Edinburg, IL 62531
(217) 623-5603
Grades: PK-5
| 109 students
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
Edinburg Jr High School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 E Martin St
Edinburg, IL 62531
(217) 623-5603
Edinburg, IL 62531
(217) 623-5603
Grades: 6-8
| 58 students
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
Morrisonville Jr High School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Po Box 13
Morrisonville, IL 62546
(217) 707-6880
Morrisonville, IL 62546
(217) 707-6880
Grades: 7-8
| 43 students
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
South Fork Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Po Box 20
Kincaid, IL 62540
(217) 237-4331
Kincaid, IL 62540
(217) 237-4331
Grades: PK-5
| 146 students
Rank: #1818.
South Fork Jr Sr High School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Po Box 20
Kincaid, IL 62540
(217) 237-4333
Kincaid, IL 62540
(217) 237-4333
Grades: 6-12
| 155 students
Rank: n/an/a
404 Colegrove St Ste B
Assumption, IL 62510
(217) 226-4022
Assumption, IL 62510
(217) 226-4022
Grades: PK-1
| 152 students
Rank: n/an/a
Kemmerer Village School
Alternative School
941 N 2500 East Rd
Assumption, IL 62510
(217) 226-4012
Assumption, IL 62510
(217) 226-4012
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Po Box 377
Pana, IL 62557
(217) 562-7500
Pana, IL 62557
(217) 562-7500
Grades: PK-2
| 299 students
Christian County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Central School (Closed 2009)
Special Education School
515 E Bidwell
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 287-7870
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 287-7870
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Main Street Prep (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
108 E Market
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 824-2488
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 824-2488
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Po Box 289
Mount Auburn, IL 62547
(217) 676-5241
Mount Auburn, IL 62547
(217) 676-5241
Grades: PK-2
| 58 students
1004 West Prairie St
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 824-2249
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 824-2249
Grades: K-5
| 283 students
500 E North
Stonington, IL 62567
(217) 325-3216
Stonington, IL 62567
(217) 325-3216
Grades: PK-2
| 58 students
Taylorville Alternative School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
100 W Franklin St
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 775-0532
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 775-0532
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Taylorville Correctional Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
Route 29 South
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 824-4004
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 824-4004
Grades: 12
| n/a students
300 N Elevator
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 287-7941
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 287-7941
Grades: K-5
| 213 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Christian County, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Christian County, IL include Morrisonville High School, Lincoln Elementary School and North Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Christian County?
21 public schools are located in Christian County.
What percentage of students in Christian County go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in Christian County are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Christian County?
Christian County public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Christian County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Christian County include: Edinburg High School vs. Morrisonville High School, Central A & M High School vs. Morrisonville High School, South Fork Jr Sr High School vs. Edinburg High School
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