For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,559 students in Wabash County, IL (there are , serving 153 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Wabash County, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Wabash County, IL are Allendale Elementary School, Mt Carmel Junior High School and Mt Carmel Grade School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wabash County, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Wabash County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Wabash County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Allendale Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
101 N 3rd St
Allendale, IL 62410
(618) 299-3161
Allendale, IL 62410
(618) 299-3161
Grades: PK-8
| 137 students
Rank: #22.
Mt Carmel Junior High School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
201 N Pear St
Mount Carmel, IL 62863
(618) 262-8886
Mount Carmel, IL 62863
(618) 262-8886
Grades: 7-8
| 213 students
Rank: #33.
Mt Carmel Grade School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1520 Poplar St
Mount Carmel, IL 62863
(618) 262-5699
Mount Carmel, IL 62863
(618) 262-5699
Grades: 3-6
| 382 students
Rank: #44.
Mount Carmel High School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
201 N Pear St
Mount Carmel, IL 62863
(618) 262-5104
Mount Carmel, IL 62863
(618) 262-5104
Grades: 9-12
| 448 students
Rank: n/an/a
1300 N Walnut St
Mount Carmel, IL 62863
(618) 263-3876
Mount Carmel, IL 62863
(618) 263-3876
Grades: PK-2
| 379 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Wabash County, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Wabash County, IL include Allendale Elementary School, Mt Carmel Junior High School and Mt Carmel Grade School.
How many public schools are located in Wabash County?
5 public schools are located in Wabash County.
What percentage of students in Wabash County go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Wabash County are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Wabash County?
Wabash County public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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