For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 244 students in Clay City, IL.
The top ranked public schools in Clay City, IL are Clay City High School, Clay City Elementary School and Clay City Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clay City, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Clay City have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Clay City, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clay City High School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
607 S Walnut S. E.
Clay City, IL 62824
(618) 676-1431
Clay City, IL 62824
(618) 676-1431
Grades: 9-12
| 70 students
Rank: #22.
Clay City Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
607 South Walnut S. E.
Clay City, IL 62824
(618) 676-1431
Clay City, IL 62824
(618) 676-1431
Grades: PK-5
| 106 students
Rank: #33.
Clay City Jr High School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
607 S Walnut S. E.
Clay City, IL 62824
(618) 676-1431
Clay City, IL 62824
(618) 676-1431
Grades: 6-8
| 68 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Clay City, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Clay City, IL include Clay City High School, Clay City Elementary School and Clay City Jr High School.
How many public schools are located in Clay City?
3 public schools are located in Clay City.
What is the racial composition of students in Clay City?
Clay City public schools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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