For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,776 students in Washington County, IL (there are 4 private schools, serving 358 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in Washington County, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Washington County, IL are Okawville Grade School, Okawville Jr/sr High School and Nashville Grade School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washington County, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Washington County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Washington County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Okawville Grade School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 S Hanover St
Okawville, IL 62271
(618) 243-6157
Okawville, IL 62271
(618) 243-6157
Grades: PK-6
| 281 students
Rank: #22.
Okawville Jr/sr High School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 S Hanover St
Okawville, IL 62271
(618) 243-5201
Okawville, IL 62271
(618) 243-5201
Grades: 7-12
| 248 students
Rank: #33.
Nashville Grade School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
750 E Gorman St
Nashville, IL 62263
(618) 327-4304
Nashville, IL 62263
(618) 327-4304
Grades: PK-8
| 584 students
Rank: #44.
Oakdale Grade School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
280 E Main St
Oakdale, IL 62268
(618) 329-5292
Oakdale, IL 62268
(618) 329-5292
Grades: K-8
| 60 students
Rank: #55.
Nashville Comm High School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1300 S Mill St
Nashville, IL 62263
(618) 327-8286
Nashville, IL 62263
(618) 327-8286
Grades: 9-12
| 411 students
Rank: #66.
Ashley Com Consolidated School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
450 N Third St
Ashley, IL 62808
(618) 485-6611
Ashley, IL 62808
(618) 485-6611
Grades: PK-8
| 120 students
Rank: #77.
Irvington Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Po Box 130
Irvington, IL 62848
(618) 249-6761
Irvington, IL 62848
(618) 249-6761
Grades: K-8
| 72 students
Washington County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
520 N Main St
Hoyleton, IL 62803
(618) 493-7787
Hoyleton, IL 62803
(618) 493-7787
Grades: K-8
| 46 students
8955 County Hwy 12
Addieville, IL 62214
(618) 824-6210
Addieville, IL 62214
(618) 824-6210
Grades: K-6
| 106 students
750 E Gorman
Nashville, IL 62263
(618) 327-4304
Nashville, IL 62263
(618) 327-4304
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Washington County, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Washington County, IL include Okawville Grade School, Okawville Jr/sr High School and Nashville Grade School.
How many public schools are located in Washington County?
7 public schools are located in Washington County.
What percentage of students in Washington County go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in Washington County are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Washington County?
Washington County public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Washington County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Washington County include: Nashville Comm High School vs. Okawville Jr/sr High School, Oakdale Grade School vs. Okawville Grade School, Okawville Jr/sr High School vs. Nashville Comm High School
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