For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,189 students in Jasper County, IL (there are , serving 183 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in Jasper County, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Jasper County, IL are Jasper Co Jr High School, Newton Elementary School and Newton Comm High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jasper County, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Jasper County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Jasper County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jasper Co Jr High School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1104 W Jourdan St
Newton, IL 62448
(618) 783-4202
Newton, IL 62448
(618) 783-4202
Grades: 7-8
| 205 students
Rank: #22.
Newton Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
101 Maxwell St
Newton, IL 62448
(618) 783-8464
Newton, IL 62448
(618) 783-8464
Grades: 1-6
| 482 students
Rank: #33.
Newton Comm High School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
201 Westend Ave
Newton, IL 62448
(618) 783-2303
Newton, IL 62448
(618) 783-2303
Grades: 9-12
| 382 students
Rank: n/an/a
Next Step Day School
Special Education School
213 S Cumberland St
Willow Hill, IL 62480
(618) 455-3396
Willow Hill, IL 62480
(618) 455-3396
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Sese School
Special Education School
111 Mound St
Sainte Marie, IL 62459
(618) 455-3396
Sainte Marie, IL 62459
(618) 455-3396
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
311 Franklin St
Sainte Marie, IL 62459
(618) 455-3219
Sainte Marie, IL 62459
(618) 455-3219
Grades: PK-K
| 120 students
Jasper County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 146
Hidalgo, IL 62432
(618) 793-2678
Hidalgo, IL 62432
(618) 793-2678
Grades: PK-K
| 63 students
Safe School Roe 12 Jasper County (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
213 South Cumberland St
Willow Hill, IL 62480
(618) 455-3605
Willow Hill, IL 62480
(618) 455-3605
Grades: 6-12
| 8 students
10045 N 300th St
Wheeler, IL 62479
(618) 783-3697
Wheeler, IL 62479
(618) 783-3697
Grades: 5-8
| 107 students
213 Cumberland St
Willow Hill, IL 62480
(618) 455-3231
Willow Hill, IL 62480
(618) 455-3231
Grades: K
| 86 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Jasper County, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Jasper County, IL include Jasper Co Jr High School, Newton Elementary School and Newton Comm High School.
How many public schools are located in Jasper County?
6 public schools are located in Jasper County.
What percentage of students in Jasper County go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in Jasper County are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Jasper County?
Jasper County public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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