For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 1,934 students in Marshall County, IL.
The top ranked public schools in Marshall County, IL are Midland Middle School, Lowpoint-washburn Elementary School and Fieldcrest Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marshall County, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Marshall County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Marshall County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Midland Middle School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
901 Hilltop Dr
Sparland, IL 61565
(309) 469-3131
Sparland, IL 61565
(309) 469-3131
Grades: 5-8
| 218 students
Rank: #22.
Lowpoint-washburn Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
508 E Walnut St
Washburn, IL 61570
(309) 248-7221
Washburn, IL 61570
(309) 248-7221
Grades: PK-5
| 159 students
Rank: #33.
Fieldcrest Middle School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
102 W Elm St
Wenona, IL 61377
(815) 853-4331
Wenona, IL 61377
(815) 853-4331
Grades: 6-8
| 188 students
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Fieldcrest Intermediate School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
306 N Maple St
Toluca, IL 61369
(815) 452-2318
Toluca, IL 61369
(815) 452-2318
Grades: 3-5
| 195 students
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Lowpoint-washburn Jr Sr High School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
508 E Walnut St
Washburn, IL 61570
(309) 248-7521
Washburn, IL 61570
(309) 248-7521
Grades: 6-12
| 158 students
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Midland Elementary School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
625 6th Street
Lacon, IL 61540
(309) 246-2775
Lacon, IL 61540
(309) 246-2775
Grades: PK-4
| 262 students
Rank: #77.
Henry-senachwine Grade School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
201 Richard St
Henry, IL 61537
(309) 364-2531
Henry, IL 61537
(309) 364-2531
Grades: PK-8
| 407 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Henry-senachwine High School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1023 College St
Henry, IL 61537
(309) 364-2829
Henry, IL 61537
(309) 364-2829
Grades: 9-12
| 152 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Midland High School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1830 State Route 17
Varna, IL 61375
(309) 463-8009
Varna, IL 61375
(309) 463-8009
Grades: 9-12
| 195 students
Rank: n/an/a
Wcsea-lowpoint Washburn
Special Education School
701 N Lynn St
Washburn, IL 61570
(309) 367-4901
Washburn, IL 61570
(309) 367-4901
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Wcsea-wenona-6-8
Special Education School
102 W Elm St
Wenona, IL 61377
(309) 367-4901
Wenona, IL 61377
(309) 367-4901
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Marshall County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
102 W Elm St
Wenona, IL 61377
(815) 853-4331
Wenona, IL 61377
(815) 853-4331
Grades: 6-8
| 142 students
102 W Elm St
Wenona, IL 61377
(309) 432-2529
Wenona, IL 61377
(309) 432-2529
Grades: K-8
| 285 students
102 W Elm St
Wenona, IL 61377
(815) 853-4331
Wenona, IL 61377
(815) 853-4331
Grades: 6-8
| 142 students
Po Box 709
Toluca, IL 61369
(815) 452-2318
Toluca, IL 61369
(815) 452-2318
Grades: 6-8
| 165 students
Mpw Roe Taoep (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
117 S Jefferson St
Washburn, IL 61570
(309) 248-8212
Washburn, IL 61570
(309) 248-8212
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Regional Safe Schools Program (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
117 S Jefferson St
Washburn, IL 61570
(309) 248-8212
Washburn, IL 61570
(309) 248-8212
Grades: 6-12
| 9 students
901 Hilltop Dr
Sparland, IL 61565
(309) 469-3301
Sparland, IL 61565
(309) 469-3301
Grades: K-6
| 135 students
Po Box 200
Varna, IL 61375
(309) 463-2013
Varna, IL 61375
(309) 463-2013
Grades: K-6
| 110 students
Wcsea-lowpoint Washburn (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
701 N Lynn St
Washburn, IL 61570
(309) 367-4901
Washburn, IL 61570
(309) 367-4901
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Wcsea-wenona-6-8 Middle School (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
102 W Elm St
Wenona, IL 61377
(309) 367-4901
Wenona, IL 61377
(309) 367-4901
Grades: 7-8
| 3 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Marshall County, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Marshall County, IL include Midland Middle School, Lowpoint-washburn Elementary School and Fieldcrest Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Marshall County?
11 public schools are located in Marshall County.
What is the racial composition of students in Marshall County?
Marshall County public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Marshall County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Marshall County include: Midland Middle School vs. Henry-senachwine Grade School, Midland Elementary School vs. Henry-senachwine Grade School, Henry-senachwine Grade School vs. Midland Elementary School
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