Best Public Elementary Schools in Cass County (2025-26)

Best Cass County Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 1,879 students in Cass County, IL.

The top ranked public elementary schools in Cass County, IL are A-c Central Elementary School, Virginia Jr/ Sr High School and Virginia Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Cass County, IL public elementary schools have an score of 11% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and score of 16% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Cass County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.

Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Cass County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

A-c Central Elementary School

(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
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191 S Bluff St
Chandlerville, IL 62627
(217) 458-2224

Gr: PK-4 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 3%

Rank: #22.

Virginia Jr/ Sr High School

(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
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651 S Morgan St
Virginia, IL 62691
(217) 452-3087

Gr: 6-12 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 12%

Rank: #33.

Virginia Elementary School

(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
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651 S Morgan St
Virginia, IL 62691
(217) 452-3363

Gr: PK-5 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%

Rank: #44.

A-c Central Middle School

(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
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601 W Buchanan St
Ashland, IL 62612
(217) 476-3312

Gr: 5-8 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

Rank: #55.

Gard Elementary School

(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤5%)
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400 E 15th St
Beardstown, IL 62618
(217) 323-1364

Gr: K-4 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 75%

Rank: #66.

Beardstown Jr/sr High School

(Math: 4% | Reading: 7%)
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500 E 15th St
Beardstown, IL 62618
(217) 323-3665

Gr: 5-12 | 837 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Cass County, IL

Cass County Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Beardstown Charter School Learn Academy (Closed 2016)

Charter School

515 Canal St
Beardstown, IL 62618
(217) 323-4529

Gr: 9-12 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 41%

Brick Elementary School (Closed 2015)

10143 N Bluff Springs Rd
Beardstown, IL 62618
(217) 323-1805

Gr: 1-4 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 44%

Cbs Alternative School (Closed 2010)

Alternative School

9496 Il Rt 125
Beardstown, IL 62618
(217) 323-4723

Virginia Junior High School (Closed 2016)

651 S Morgan St
Virginia, IL 62691
(217) 452-3085

Gr: 6-8 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Cass County, IL?

The top ranked public elementary schools in Cass County, IL include A-c Central Elementary School, Virginia Jr/ Sr High School and Virginia Elementary School.

How many public elementary schools are located in Cass County?

6 public elementary schools are located in Cass County.

What is the racial composition of students in Cass County?

Cass County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).