For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 807 students in Putnam County, IL.
The top ranked public schools in Putnam County, IL are Putnam County High School, Putnam County Elementary School and Putnam County Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Putnam County, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Putnam County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Putnam County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Putnam County High School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
402 E Silverspoon Ave
Granville, IL 61326
(815) 882-2800
Granville, IL 61326
(815) 882-2800
Grades: 9-12
| 254 students
Rank: #22.
Putnam County Elementary School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
326 S 5th St
Hennepin, IL 61327
(815) 882-2800
Hennepin, IL 61327
(815) 882-2800
Grades: 3-5
| 164 students
Rank: #33.
Putnam County Jr High School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13183 N 350th Ave
Mc Nabb, IL 61335
(815) 882-2800
Mc Nabb, IL 61335
(815) 882-2800
Grades: 6-8
| 162 students
Rank: n/an/a
400 E Silverspoon Ave
Granville, IL 61326
(815) 882-2800
Granville, IL 61326
(815) 882-2800
Grades: PK-2
| 227 students
Putnam County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 602
Granville, IL 61326
(815) 339-6885
Granville, IL 61326
(815) 339-6885
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Putnam County, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Putnam County, IL include Putnam County High School, Putnam County Elementary School and Putnam County Jr High School.
How many public schools are located in Putnam County?
4 public schools are located in Putnam County.
What is the racial composition of students in Putnam County?
Putnam County public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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