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Best Public Elementary Schools in Wayne County (2026)
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Best Wayne County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 1,719 students in Wayne County, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Wayne County, IL are Mount Erie Elementary School, New Hope Elementary School and Wayne City Attendance Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wayne County, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Wayne County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% 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 Wayne County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mount Erie Elementary School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
300 School Dr
Mount Erie, IL 62446
(618) 854-2611
Gr: K-4 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #22.
New Hope Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1804 County Road 445 N
Fairfield, IL 62837
(618) 842-3296
Gr: K-8 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Wayne City Attendance Center
(Math: 54% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
408 E Mill St
Wayne City, IL 62895
(618) 895-3103
Gr: PK-8 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #44.
Jasper Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2030 County Road 1020 N
Fairfield, IL 62837
(618) 842-3048
Gr: K-8 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #55.
Johnsonville Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
891 County Highway 16
Johnsonville, IL 62850
(618) 673-3044
Gr: PK-4 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #66.
Geff Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
201 E Lafayette St
Geff, IL 62842
(618) 516-8004
Gr: K-8 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #77.
Center Street Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
200 W Center St
Fairfield, IL 62837
(618) 842-2679
Gr: 4-8 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #88.
Cisne Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
206 Mulberry St
Cisne, IL 62823
(618) 673-2156
Gr: 5-8 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #99.
North Side Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
806 N 1st St
Fairfield, IL 62837
(618) 842-6501
Gr: PK-3 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Wayne County, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Wayne County, IL include Mount Erie Elementary School, New Hope Elementary School and Wayne City Attendance Center.
How many public elementary schools are located in Wayne County?
9 public elementary schools are located in Wayne County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wayne County?
Wayne County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Wayne County are often viewed compared to one another?

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