For the 2024-25 school year, there are 13 public elementary schools serving 2,414 students in Iroquois County, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Iroquois County, IL are Iroquois West Elementary School/gilman, Donovan Jr High School and Cissna Park Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Iroquois County, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Iroquois County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Iroquois County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Iroquois West Elementary School/gilman
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
215 E 2nd St
Gilman, IL 60938
(815) 265-7631
Gilman, IL 60938
(815) 265-7631
Grades: 1-3
| 154 students
Rank: #22.
Donovan Jr High School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Po Box 186
Donovan, IL 60931
(815) 486-7395
Donovan, IL 60931
(815) 486-7395
Grades: 6-8
| 59 students
Rank: #33.
Cissna Park Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
511 N 2nd St
Cissna Park, IL 60924
(815) 457-2171
Cissna Park, IL 60924
(815) 457-2171
Grades: K-5
| 126 students
Rank: #44.
Donovan Elementary School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2561 E Us Highway 52
Donovan, IL 60931
(815) 486-7321
Donovan, IL 60931
(815) 486-7321
Grades: PK-5
| 153 students
Rank: #55.
Chebanse Elementary School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Po Box 8
Chebanse, IL 60922
(815) 697-2642
Chebanse, IL 60922
(815) 697-2642
Grades: K-4
| 342 students
Rank: #66.
Crescent City Grade School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Po Box 190
Crescent City, IL 60928
(815) 683-2141
Crescent City, IL 60928
(815) 683-2141
Grades: K-8
| 68 students
Rank: #77.
Iroquois West Elementary Sch/thawville
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Po Box 99
Thawville, IL 60968
(217) 387-2291
Thawville, IL 60968
(217) 387-2291
Grades: 4-5
| 128 students
Rank: #88.
Iroquois West Middle School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
303 N Evergreen St
Onarga, IL 60955
(815) 268-4355
Onarga, IL 60955
(815) 268-4355
Grades: 6-8
| 197 students
Rank: #99.
Cissna Park Jr High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
511 N 2nd St
Cissna Park, IL 60924
(815) 457-2171
Cissna Park, IL 60924
(815) 457-2171
Grades: 6-8
| 55 students
Rank: #1010.
Watseka Junior High School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
138 S Belmont Ave
Watseka, IL 60970
(815) 432-2115
Watseka, IL 60970
(815) 432-2115
Grades: 6-8
| 201 students
Rank: #1111.
Milford Grade School West Campus
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 S Chicago St
Milford, IL 60953
(815) 889-4174
Milford, IL 60953
(815) 889-4174
Grades: PK-8
| 356 students
Rank: #1212.
John L Nash Middle School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1134 E 3100 North Rd
Clifton, IL 60927
(815) 694-2323
Clifton, IL 60927
(815) 694-2323
Grades: 5-8
| 291 students
Rank: n/an/a
101 W Mulberry St
Watseka, IL 60970
(815) 432-4581
Watseka, IL 60970
(815) 432-4581
Grades: 1-5
| 284 students
Iroquois County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 6
Clifton, IL 60927
(815) 694-2111
Clifton, IL 60927
(815) 694-2111
Grades: 4-5
| 183 students
Po Box 190
Crescent City, IL 60928
(815) 683-2141
Crescent City, IL 60928
(815) 683-2141
Grades: K-8
| 123 students
Po Box 10
Crescent City, IL 60928
(815) 683-2161
Crescent City, IL 60928
(815) 683-2161
Grades: 9-12
| 67 students
Iroquois Area Rds High School (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
1001 East Grant St
Watseka, IL 60970
(815) 432-5471
Watseka, IL 60970
(815) 432-5471
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Iroquois Area Regional Delivery System (Closed 2004)
Vocational School
1001 East Grant St
Watseka, IL 60970
(815) 432-5470
Watseka, IL 60970
(815) 432-5470
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
P O Box 190
Crescent City, IL 60928
(815) 683-2141
Crescent City, IL 60928
(815) 683-2141
Grades: K-8
| 131 students
495 N 4th St
Watseka, IL 60970
(815) 432-2112
Watseka, IL 60970
(815) 432-2112
Grades: PK-1
| 119 students
Nexus Education Center (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
206 E Lincoln
Onarga, IL 60955
(815) 268-7408
Onarga, IL 60955
(815) 268-7408
Grades: 7-12
| 50 students
Po Box 267
Woodland, IL 60974
(815) 473-4241
Woodland, IL 60974
(815) 473-4241
Grades: 4-5
| 142 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Iroquois County, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Iroquois County, IL include Iroquois West Elementary School/gilman, Donovan Jr High School and Cissna Park Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Iroquois County?
13 public elementary schools are located in Iroquois County.
What is the racial composition of students in Iroquois County?
Iroquois County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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