For the 2024-25 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 3,724 students in Saline County, IL.
The top ranked public schools in Saline County, IL are Galatia Jr High School, Eldorado Middle School and Harrisburg Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Saline County, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Saline County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Saline County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Galatia Jr High School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 N Mckinley St
Galatia, IL 62935
(618) 297-4571
Galatia, IL 62935
(618) 297-4571
Grades: 6-8
| 89 students
Rank: #22.
Eldorado Middle School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1907 1st St
Eldorado, IL 62930
(618) 273-8056
Eldorado, IL 62930
(618) 273-8056
Grades: 6-8
| 231 students
Rank: #33.
Harrisburg Middle School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
312 Bulldog Blvd
Harrisburg, IL 62946
(618) 253-7637
Harrisburg, IL 62946
(618) 253-7637
Grades: 6-8
| 331 students
Rank: #44.
Galatia High School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 N Mckinley St
Galatia, IL 62935
(618) 297-4571
Galatia, IL 62935
(618) 297-4571
Grades: 9-12
| 108 students
Rank: #55.
Galatia Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 N Hickory St
Galatia, IL 62935
(618) 268-6371
Galatia, IL 62935
(618) 268-6371
Grades: K-5
| 170 students
Rank: #66.
Carrier Mills-stonefort High School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7071 Us 45 S
Carrier Mills, IL 62917
(618) 994-2392
Carrier Mills, IL 62917
(618) 994-2392
Grades: 9-12
| 117 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Carrier Mills-stonefort Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
213 W Furlong St
Carrier Mills, IL 62917
(618) 994-2413
Carrier Mills, IL 62917
(618) 994-2413
Grades: PK-8
| 330 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Eldorado High School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2200 Illinois Ave
Eldorado, IL 62930
(618) 273-2881
Eldorado, IL 62930
(618) 273-2881
Grades: 9-12
| 301 students
Rank: #99.
East Side Intermediate School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
315 E Church St
Harrisburg, IL 62946
(618) 253-7637
Harrisburg, IL 62946
(618) 253-7637
Grades: 3-5
| 359 students
Rank: #1010.
Harrisburg High School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
333 W College St
Harrisburg, IL 62946
(618) 253-7637
Harrisburg, IL 62946
(618) 253-7637
Grades: 9-12
| 544 students
Rank: #1111.
Eldorado Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Alexander St
Eldorado, IL 62930
(618) 273-9324
Eldorado, IL 62930
(618) 273-9324
Grades: PK-5
| 545 students
Rank: n/an/a
301 Bulldog Blvd
Harrisburg, IL 62946
(618) 253-7637
Harrisburg, IL 62946
(618) 253-7637
Grades: PK
| 113 students
Rank: n/an/a
114 W Main St
Galatia, IL 62935
(618) 297-4572
Galatia, IL 62935
(618) 297-4572
Grades: PK
| 23 students
Rank: n/an/a
School District 428 Iyc-hrb
Alternative School
1201 W Poplar St
Harrisburg, IL 62946
(618) 252-8681
Harrisburg, IL 62946
(618) 252-8681
Grades: 7-12
| 39 students
Rank: n/an/a
411 W Lincoln St
Harrisburg, IL 62946
(618) 253-7637
Harrisburg, IL 62946
(618) 253-7637
Grades: K-2
| 424 students
Saline County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Learning Alternative Branch Harrisburg (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
24 S Vine St
Harrisburg, IL 62946
(618) 253-7622
Harrisburg, IL 62946
(618) 253-7622
Grades: 6-12
| 9 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Saline County, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Saline County, IL include Galatia Jr High School, Eldorado Middle School and Harrisburg Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Saline County?
15 public schools are located in Saline County.
What is the racial composition of students in Saline County?
Saline County public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Saline County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Saline County include: Eldorado High School vs. Harrisburg High School, Galatia Grade School Annex vs. West Side Primary School, Carrier Mills-stonefort Elementary School vs. West Side Primary School
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