For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public elementary schools serving 1,768 students in Edgar County, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Edgar County, IL are Crestwood Jr High School, Mayo Middle School and Carolyn Wenz Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Edgar County, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Edgar County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% 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 Edgar County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Crestwood Jr High School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15601 Us Highway 150
Paris, IL 61944
(217) 465-5391
Paris, IL 61944
(217) 465-5391
Grades: 6-8
| 128 students
Rank: #22.
Mayo Middle School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 E Wood St
Paris, IL 61944
(217) 466-3050
Paris, IL 61944
(217) 466-3050
Grades: 6-8
| 241 students
Rank: #33.
Carolyn Wenz Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
437 W Washington St
Paris, IL 61944
(217) 466-3140
Paris, IL 61944
(217) 466-3140
Grades: 3-5
| 256 students
Rank: #44.
Crestwood Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
15601 Us Highway 150
Paris, IL 61944
(217) 465-5391
Paris, IL 61944
(217) 465-5391
Grades: PK-5
| 298 students
Rank: #55.
Kansas Elementary School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
310 S Front
Kansas, IL 61933
(217) 948-5175
Kansas, IL 61933
(217) 948-5175
Grades: PK-6
| 96 students
Rank: #66.
Chrisman-scottland Jr High School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
23231 Il Highway 1
Chrisman, IL 61924
(217) 269-3980
Chrisman, IL 61924
(217) 269-3980
Grades: 6-8
| 70 students
Rank: #77.
Chrisman Elementary School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
111 N Pennsylvania St
Chrisman, IL 61924
(217) 269-2022
Chrisman, IL 61924
(217) 269-2022
Grades: PK-5
| 122 students
Rank: #88.
Shiloh Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
21751 N 575th St
Hume, IL 61932
(217) 531-1850
Hume, IL 61932
(217) 531-1850
Grades: PK-8
| 250 students
Rank: n/an/a
509 E Newton St
Paris, IL 61944
(217) 466-6170
Paris, IL 61944
(217) 466-6170
Grades: PK-2
| 307 students
Rank: n/an/a
Paris Bridges
Alternative School
210 E Court St
Paris, IL 61944
(217) 463-3044
Paris, IL 61944
(217) 463-3044
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Paris Taoep
Alternative School
210 E Court St
Paris, IL 61944
(217) 348-0151
Paris, IL 61944
(217) 348-0151
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Edgar County 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Behavior Academic Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
300 S Eads Ave
Paris, IL 61944
(217) 463-7708
Paris, IL 61944
(217) 463-7708
Grades: 6-8
| 12 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Edgar County, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Edgar County, IL include Crestwood Jr High School, Mayo Middle School and Carolyn Wenz Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Edgar County?
11 public elementary schools are located in Edgar County.
What is the racial composition of students in Edgar County?
Edgar 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).
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