For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,189 students in Jasper County, IL (there are 1 private school, serving 175 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in Jasper County, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Jasper County, IL are Newton Elementary School, Jasper Co Jr High School and Newton Comm High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jasper County, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Jasper County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Jasper County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Newton Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
101 Maxwell St
Newton, IL 62448
(618) 783-8464
Newton, IL 62448
(618) 783-8464
Gr: 1-6 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Jasper Co Jr High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1104 W Jourdan St
Newton, IL 62448
(618) 783-4202
Newton, IL 62448
(618) 783-4202
Gr: 7-8 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
Newton Comm High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
201 Westend Ave
Newton, IL 62448
(618) 783-2303
Newton, IL 62448
(618) 783-2303
Gr: 9-12 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
Next Step Day School
Special Education School
213 S Cumberland St
Willow Hill, IL 62480
(618) 455-3396
Willow Hill, IL 62480
(618) 455-3396
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
311 Franklin St
Sainte Marie, IL 62459
(618) 455-3219
Sainte Marie, IL 62459
(618) 455-3219
Gr: PK-K | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Jasper County, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Jasper County, IL include Newton Elementary School, Jasper Co Jr High School and Newton Comm High School.
How many public schools are located in Jasper County?
6 public schools are located in Jasper County.
What percentage of students in Jasper County go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in Jasper County are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Jasper County?
Jasper County public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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