For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 737 students in Scott County, IL.
The top-ranked public schools in Scott County, IL are Bluffs High School, Winchester Elementary School and Bluffs Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Scott County, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Scott County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Scott County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bluffs High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 W Rockwood St
Bluffs, IL 62621
(217) 754-3815
Bluffs, IL 62621
(217) 754-3815
Gr: 9-12 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Winchester Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
283 S Elm St
Winchester, IL 62694
(217) 742-9551
Winchester, IL 62694
(217) 742-9551
Gr: PK-8 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Bluffs Junior High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 W Rockwood St
Bluffs, IL 62621
(217) 754-3815
Bluffs, IL 62621
(217) 754-3815
Gr: 6-8 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #44.
Bluffs Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 W Rockwood St
Bluffs, IL 62621
(217) 754-3714
Bluffs, IL 62621
(217) 754-3714
Gr: PK-5 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #55.
Winchester High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 W Cross St
Winchester, IL 62694
(217) 742-3151
Winchester, IL 62694
(217) 742-3151
Gr: 9-12 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Scott County, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Scott County, IL include Bluffs High School, Winchester Elementary School and Bluffs Junior High School.
How many public schools are located in Scott County?
5 public schools are located in Scott County.
What is the racial composition of students in Scott County?
Scott County public schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Scott County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Scott County include: Bluffs Elementary School vs. Winchester Elementary School, Winchester Elementary School vs. Bluffs Elementary School, Bluffs Elementary School vs. Bluffs High School
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