For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 475 students in Brown County, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Brown County, IL are Brown County Elementary School and Brown County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Brown County, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Brown County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% 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 Brown County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Brown County Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
501 Nw Cross St
Mount Sterling, IL 62353
(217) 773-7501
Mount Sterling, IL 62353
(217) 773-7501
Grades: PK-4
| 290 students
Rank: #22.
Brown County Middle School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
504 E Main Street
Mount Sterling, IL 62353
(217) 773-7601
Mount Sterling, IL 62353
(217) 773-7601
Grades: 5-8
| 185 students
Brown County 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 314
Versailles, IL 62378
(217) 225-3412
Versailles, IL 62378
(217) 225-3412
Grades: 3-5
| 174 students
Western Illinois Correctional Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
2500 Route 99 South
Mount Sterling, IL 62353
(217) 773-4441
Mount Sterling, IL 62353
(217) 773-4441
Grades: 12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Brown County, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Brown County, IL include Brown County Elementary School and Brown County Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Brown County?
2 public elementary schools are located in Brown County.
What is the racial composition of students in Brown County?
Brown County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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