For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,134 students in Washington County, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Washington County, IL are Okawville Grade School, Nashville Grade School and Oakdale Grade School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washington County, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Washington County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% 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 Washington County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Okawville Grade School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 S Hanover St
Okawville, IL 62271
(618) 243-6157
Okawville, IL 62271
(618) 243-6157
Grades: PK-6
| 277 students
Rank: #22.
Nashville Grade School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
750 E Gorman St
Nashville, IL 62263
(618) 327-4304
Nashville, IL 62263
(618) 327-4304
Grades: PK-8
| 605 students
Rank: #33.
Oakdale Grade School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
280 E Main St
Oakdale, IL 62268
(618) 329-5292
Oakdale, IL 62268
(618) 329-5292
Grades: K-8
| 58 students
Rank: #44.
Ashley Com Consolidated School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
450 N Third St
Ashley, IL 62808
(618) 485-6611
Ashley, IL 62808
(618) 485-6611
Grades: PK-8
| 126 students
Rank: #55.
Irvington Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 Superior
Irvington, IL 62848
(618) 249-6761
Irvington, IL 62848
(618) 249-6761
Grades: PK-8
| 68 students
Washington County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
520 N Main St
Hoyleton, IL 62803
(618) 493-7787
Hoyleton, IL 62803
(618) 493-7787
Grades: K-8
| 46 students
8955 County Hwy 12
Addieville, IL 62214
(618) 824-6210
Addieville, IL 62214
(618) 824-6210
Grades: K-6
| 106 students
750 E Gorman
Nashville, IL 62263
(618) 327-4304
Nashville, IL 62263
(618) 327-4304
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Washington County, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Washington County, IL include Okawville Grade School, Nashville Grade School and Oakdale Grade School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Washington County?
5 public elementary schools are located in Washington County.
What is the racial composition of students in Washington County?
Washington County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 7% 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 Washington County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Washington County include: Oakdale Grade School vs. Okawville Grade School, Okawville Grade School vs. Oakdale Grade School, Okawville Grade School vs. Nashville Grade School
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