For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 361 students in Hardin County, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Hardin County, IL are Hardin County Elementary School and Hardin County Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hardin County, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Hardin County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% 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 Hardin County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hardin County Elementary School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4 School Rd
Elizabethtown, IL 62931
(618) 287-2411
Elizabethtown, IL 62931
(618) 287-2411
Grades: PK-5
| 234 students
Rank: #22.
Hardin County Jr High School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4 School Rd
Elizabethtown, IL 62931
(618) 287-2411
Elizabethtown, IL 62931
(618) 287-2411
Grades: 6-8
| 127 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Hardin County, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Hardin County, IL include Hardin County Elementary School and Hardin County Jr High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Hardin County?
2 public elementary schools are located in Hardin County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hardin County?
Hardin County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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