For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 1,934 students in Marshall County, IL.
The top-ranked public schools in Marshall County, IL are Midland Middle School, Lowpoint-washburn Elementary School and Midland Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marshall County, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Marshall County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Marshall County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Midland Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
901 Hilltop Dr
Sparland, IL 61565
(309) 463-8009
Sparland, IL 61565
(309) 463-8009
Gr: 5-8 | 214 students Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Lowpoint-washburn Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
508 E Walnut St
Washburn, IL 61570
(309) 248-7221
Washburn, IL 61570
(309) 248-7221
Gr: PK-5 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Midland Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
625 6th Street
Lacon, IL 61540
(309) 463-8010
Lacon, IL 61540
(309) 463-8010
Gr: PK-4 | 249 students Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Fieldcrest Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
102 W Elm St
Wenona, IL 61377
(815) 853-4331
Wenona, IL 61377
(815) 853-4331
Gr: 6-8 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Fieldcrest Intermediate School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
306 N Maple St
Toluca, IL 61369
(815) 452-2318
Toluca, IL 61369
(815) 452-2318
Gr: 3-5 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Lowpoint-washburn Jr Sr High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
508 E Walnut St
Washburn, IL 61570
(309) 248-7521
Washburn, IL 61570
(309) 248-7521
Gr: 6-12 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #77.
Henry-senachwine Grade School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
201 Richard St
Henry, IL 61537
(309) 364-2531
Henry, IL 61537
(309) 364-2531
Gr: PK-8 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Henry-senachwine High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1023 College St
Henry, IL 61537
(309) 364-2829
Henry, IL 61537
(309) 364-2829
Gr: 9-12 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Midland High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1830 State Route 17
Varna, IL 61375
(309) 463-8009
Varna, IL 61375
(309) 463-8009
Gr: 9-12 | 194 students Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
Wcsea-lowpoint Washburn
Special Education School
701 N Lynn St
Washburn, IL 61570
(309) 367-4901
Washburn, IL 61570
(309) 367-4901
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Marshall County, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Marshall County, IL include Midland Middle School, Lowpoint-washburn Elementary School and Midland Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Marshall County?
11 public schools are located in Marshall County.
What is the racial composition of students in Marshall County?
Marshall County public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Marshall County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Marshall County include: Henry-senachwine Grade School vs. Midland Middle School, Henry-senachwine Grade School vs. Midland Elementary School, Henry-senachwine Grade School vs. Lowpoint-washburn Elementary School
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