For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 1,838 students in Douglas County, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Douglas County, IL are North Ward Elementary School, Arthur Grade School and Villa Grove Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Douglas County, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Douglas County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Douglas County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Ward Elementary School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1201 N Prairie St
Tuscola, IL 61953
(217) 253-2712
Tuscola, IL 61953
(217) 253-2712
Grades: PK-4
| 326 students
Rank: #22.
Arthur Grade School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
126 E Lincoln St
Arthur, IL 61911
(217) 543-2109
Arthur, IL 61911
(217) 543-2109
Grades: PK-8
| 260 students
Rank: #33.
Villa Grove Elementary School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 N Sycamore St
Villa Grove, IL 61956
(217) 832-2261
Villa Grove, IL 61956
(217) 832-2261
Grades: PK-6
| 332 students
Rank: #44.
Atwood-hammond Grade School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
316 N Illinois St
Atwood, IL 61913
(217) 578-2229
Atwood, IL 61913
(217) 578-2229
Grades: PK-8
| 232 students
Rank: #55.
East Prairie Middle School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
409 S Prairie St
Tuscola, IL 61953
(217) 253-2828
Tuscola, IL 61953
(217) 253-2828
Grades: 5-8
| 278 students
Rank: #66.
Arcola Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
351 W Washington St
Arcola, IL 61910
(217) 268-4961
Arcola, IL 61910
(217) 268-4961
Grades: PK-6
| 410 students
Douglas County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
301 E Columbia St
Arthur, IL 61911
(217) 543-2146
Arthur, IL 61911
(217) 543-2146
Grades: 7-8
| 74 students
222 W Magnolia St
Atwood, IL 61913
(217) 578-2226
Atwood, IL 61913
(217) 578-2226
Grades: 9-12
| 117 students
316 North Illinois
Atwood, IL 61913
(217) 578-2220
Atwood, IL 61913
(217) 578-2220
Grades: PK-8
| 297 students
H E L P Arcola (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
211 1/2 S Jacques St
Arcola, IL 61910
(217) 268-3855
Arcola, IL 61910
(217) 268-3855
Grades: PK
| n/a students
207 S Coffin St
Newman, IL 61942
(217) 837-2475
Newman, IL 61942
(217) 837-2475
Grades: PK-1
| 84 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Douglas County, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Douglas County, IL include North Ward Elementary School, Arthur Grade School and Villa Grove Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Douglas County?
6 public elementary schools are located in Douglas County.
What is the racial composition of students in Douglas County?
Douglas County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Douglas County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Douglas County include: East Prairie Middle School vs. North Ward Elementary School, North Ward Elementary School vs. East Prairie Middle School, Arcola Elementary School vs. Villa Grove Elementary School
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