For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 235 students in Dongola, IL (there are 1 private school, serving 26 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Dongola, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Dongola, IL are Dongola High School, Dongola Elementary School and Dongola Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dongola, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Dongola have an average ranking of 2/10, 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 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Dongola, IL (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dongola High School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Po Box 190
Dongola, IL 62926
(618) 827-3524
Dongola, IL 62926
(618) 827-3524
Grades: 9-12
| 58 students
Rank: #22.
Dongola Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Po Box 190
Dongola, IL 62926
(618) 827-3524
Dongola, IL 62926
(618) 827-3524
Grades: PK-5
| 124 students
Rank: #33.
Dongola Jr High School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Po Box 190
Dongola, IL 62926
(618) 827-3524
Dongola, IL 62926
(618) 827-3524
Grades: 6-8
| 53 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Dongola, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Dongola, IL include Dongola High School, Dongola Elementary School and Dongola Jr High School.
How many public schools are located in Dongola?
3 public schools are located in Dongola.
What percentage of students in Dongola go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Dongola are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Dongola?
Dongola public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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