For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 1,603 students in Union County, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Union County, IL are Jonesboro Elementary School, Cobden Jr High School and Cobden Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Union County, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Union County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% 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 Union County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jonesboro Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
309 Cook Ave
Jonesboro, IL 62952
(618) 833-5148
Jonesboro, IL 62952
(618) 833-5148
Gr: PK-8 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Cobden Jr High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
413 N Appleknocker St
Cobden, IL 62920
(618) 893-4031
Cobden, IL 62920
(618) 893-4031
Gr: 6-8 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Cobden Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
413 N Appleknocker St
Cobden, IL 62920
(618) 893-2311
Cobden, IL 62920
(618) 893-2311
Gr: PK-5 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #44.
Anna Junior High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
301 S Green St
Anna, IL 62906
(618) 833-6415
Anna, IL 62906
(618) 833-6415
Gr: 5-8 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #55.
Davie Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
301 S Green St
Anna, IL 62906
(618) 833-8022
Anna, IL 62906
(618) 833-8022
Gr: 3-4 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #66.
Dongola Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1000 High St
Dongola, IL 62926
(618) 827-3524
Dongola, IL 62926
(618) 827-3524
Gr: PK-5 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #77.
Shawnee Jr High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3365 State Hwy 3 N
Wolf Lake, IL 62998
(618) 833-5307
Wolf Lake, IL 62998
(618) 833-5307
Gr: 6-8 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #88.
Dongola Jr High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1000 High St
Dongola, IL 62926
(618) 827-3524
Dongola, IL 62926
(618) 827-3524
Gr: 6-8 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #99.
Shawnee Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3365 N State Route 3
Wolf Lake, IL 62998
(618) 833-4975
Wolf Lake, IL 62998
(618) 833-4975
Gr: PK-5 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
108 Warren St
Anna, IL 62906
(618) 833-6851
Anna, IL 62906
(618) 833-6851
Gr: PK-2 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Union County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Five County Vocational Sys-anna Campus High School (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
608 South Main St
Anna, IL 62906
(618) 833-8421
Anna, IL 62906
(618) 833-8421
Gr: 9-12
Five County Vocational Sys-cobden Campus High School (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
413 North Appleknocker St
Cobden, IL 62920
(618) 893-4031
Cobden, IL 62920
(618) 893-4031
Gr: 9-12
Safe School Roe 02 (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
1000 N Mail St Oak Hall
Anna, IL 62906
(618) 342-6778
Anna, IL 62906
(618) 342-6778
Gr: 6-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Union County, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Union County, IL include Jonesboro Elementary School, Cobden Jr High School and Cobden Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Union County?
10 public elementary schools are located in Union County.
What is the racial composition of students in Union County?
Union County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 12% 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 Union County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Union County include: Lincoln Elementary School vs. Shawnee Elementary School, Cobden Elementary School vs. Jonesboro Elementary School, Cobden Elementary School vs. Shawnee Elementary School
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