For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 1,299 students in White County, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in White County, IL are Jefferson Attendance Center, Washington Attendance Center and Wells Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
White County, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in White County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% 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 White County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jefferson Attendance Center
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
713 4th St
Carmi, IL 62821
(618) 382-7016
Carmi, IL 62821
(618) 382-7016
Grades: 2-3
| 175 students
Rank: #22.
Washington Attendance Center
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
205 W Main St
Carmi, IL 62821
(618) 382-4631
Carmi, IL 62821
(618) 382-4631
Grades: 4-6
| 255 students
Rank: #33.
Wells Elementary School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
704 W North St
Grayville, IL 62844
(618) 375-7214
Grayville, IL 62844
(618) 375-7214
Grades: PK-6
| 138 students
Rank: #44.
Grayville Jr Sr High School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
728 W North St
Grayville, IL 62844
(618) 375-7114
Grayville, IL 62844
(618) 375-7114
Grades: 6-12
| 140 students
Rank: #55.
Brownsville Attendance Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1187 County Road 700 E
Carmi, IL 62821
(618) 265-3256
Carmi, IL 62821
(618) 265-3256
Grades: 1-12
| n/a students
Rank: #66.
Norris City-omaha Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
580 Us Hwy 45 South
Norris City, IL 62869
(618) 378-3212
Norris City, IL 62869
(618) 378-3212
Grades: K-8
| 419 students
Rank: n/an/a
113 10th St
Carmi, IL 62821
(618) 384-3421
Carmi, IL 62821
(618) 384-3421
Grades: K-1
| 172 students
Rank: n/an/a
Roe 20 Learning Alt Branch School
Alternative School
314 E Cherry St Ste 1
Carmi, IL 62821
(618) 387-0107
Carmi, IL 62821
(618) 387-0107
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Roe20 Learning Alternative Branch
Alternative School
305 S Powell St
Norris City, IL 62869
(618) 387-0107
Norris City, IL 62869
(618) 387-0107
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
White County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 39
Enfield, IL 62835
(618) 963-2521
Enfield, IL 62835
(618) 963-2521
Grades: PK-5
| 82 students
Learning Alternative Branch Mill Shoals (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Po Box 303
Mill Shoals, IL 62862
(618) 896-5525
Mill Shoals, IL 62862
(618) 896-5525
Grades: 6-12
| 9 students
Ohio & Wabash Valley Rvs High School (Closed 2005)
Vocational School
800 South Division St
Norris City, IL 62869
(618) 378-2274
Norris City, IL 62869
(618) 378-2274
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in White County, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in White County, IL include Jefferson Attendance Center, Washington Attendance Center and Wells Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in White County?
9 public elementary schools are located in White County.
What is the racial composition of students in White County?
White County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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