For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 482 students in Jasper County, IL.
The top ranked public elementary school in Jasper County, IL is Newton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jasper County, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Jasper County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Jasper County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Newton Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
101 Maxwell St
Newton, IL 62448
(618) 783-8464
Newton, IL 62448
(618) 783-8464
Grades: 1-6
| 482 students
Rank: n/an/a
Next Step Day School
Special Education School
213 S Cumberland St
Willow Hill, IL 62480
(618) 455-3396
Willow Hill, IL 62480
(618) 455-3396
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Jasper County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 146
Hidalgo, IL 62432
(618) 793-2678
Hidalgo, IL 62432
(618) 793-2678
Grades: PK-K
| 63 students
Safe School Roe 12 Jasper County (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
213 South Cumberland St
Willow Hill, IL 62480
(618) 455-3605
Willow Hill, IL 62480
(618) 455-3605
Grades: 6-12
| 8 students
10045 N 300th St
Wheeler, IL 62479
(618) 783-3697
Wheeler, IL 62479
(618) 783-3697
Grades: 5-8
| 107 students
213 Cumberland St
Willow Hill, IL 62480
(618) 455-3231
Willow Hill, IL 62480
(618) 455-3231
Grades: K
| 86 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Jasper County, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Jasper County, IL include Newton Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Jasper County?
2 public elementary schools are located in Jasper County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jasper County?
Jasper County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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