For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 946 students in Du Quoin, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Du Quoin, IL are Du Quoin Elementary School and Du Quoin Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Du Quoin, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Du Quoin have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Du Quoin, IL (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Du Quoin Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
845 E Jackson St
Du Quoin, IL 62832
(618) 542-2646
Du Quoin, IL 62832
(618) 542-2646
Grades: PK-4
| 548 students
Rank: #22.
Du Quoin Middle School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
845 E Jackson St
Du Quoin, IL 62832
(618) 542-2646
Du Quoin, IL 62832
(618) 542-2646
Grades: 5-8
| 398 students
Du Quoin, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Tri-county Sacred Heart School (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
Po Box 472
Du Quoin, IL 62832
(618) 790-2323
Du Quoin, IL 62832
(618) 790-2323
Grades: PK
| 1 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Du Quoin, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Du Quoin, IL include Du Quoin Elementary School and Du Quoin Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Du Quoin?
2 public elementary schools are located in Du Quoin.
What is the racial composition of students in Du Quoin?
Du Quoin public elementary schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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