For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 517 students in Scott County, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Scott County, IL are Winchester Elementary School, Bluffs Junior High School and Bluffs Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Scott County, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Scott County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% 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 Scott County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Winchester Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
283 S Elm St
Winchester, IL 62694
(217) 742-9551
Winchester, IL 62694
(217) 742-9551
Grades: PK-8
| 397 students
Rank: #22.
Bluffs Junior High School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 W Rockwood St
Bluffs, IL 62621
(217) 754-3815
Bluffs, IL 62621
(217) 754-3815
Grades: 6-8
| 43 students
Rank: #33.
Bluffs Elementary School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 W Rockwood St
Bluffs, IL 62621
(217) 754-3714
Bluffs, IL 62621
(217) 754-3714
Grades: PK-5
| 77 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Scott County, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Scott County, IL include Winchester Elementary School, Bluffs Junior High School and Bluffs Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Scott County?
3 public elementary schools are located in Scott County.
What is the racial composition of students in Scott County?
Scott County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 4% 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 Scott County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Scott County include: Winchester Elementary School vs. Bluffs Elementary School, Bluffs Elementary School vs. Winchester Elementary School
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