For the 2025-26 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 31% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in White County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 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 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in White County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jefferson Attendance Center
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
713 4th St
Carmi, IL 62821
(618) 382-7016
Carmi, IL 62821
(618) 382-7016
Gr: 2-3 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Washington Attendance Center
(Math: 48% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
205 W Main St
Carmi, IL 62821
(618) 382-4631
Carmi, IL 62821
(618) 382-4631
Gr: 4-6 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Wells Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
704 W North St
Grayville, IL 62844
(618) 375-7214
Grayville, IL 62844
(618) 375-7214
Gr: PK-6 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #44.
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
Gr: 1-12
Rank: #55.
Grayville Jr Sr High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
728 W North St
Grayville, IL 62844
(618) 375-7114
Grayville, IL 62844
(618) 375-7114
Gr: 6-12 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #66.
Norris City-omaha Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
580 Us Hwy 45 South
Norris City, IL 62869
(618) 378-3212
Norris City, IL 62869
(618) 378-3212
Gr: K-8 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
113 10th St
Carmi, IL 62821
(618) 384-3421
Carmi, IL 62821
(618) 384-3421
Gr: K-1 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
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
Gr: 6-12
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
Gr: 6-12
White County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 39
Enfield, IL 62835
(618) 963-2521
Enfield, IL 62835
(618) 963-2521
Gr: PK-5 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
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
Gr: 6-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
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
Gr: 9-12
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 55% (majority Hispanic).
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