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Best Cass County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,156 students in Cass County, IL (there are 2 private schools, serving 164 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Cass County, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Cass County, IL are A-c Central Elementary School, Virginia Jr/ Sr High School and Virginia Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cass County, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Cass County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Cass County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
A-c Central Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
191 S Bluff St
Chandlerville, IL 62627
(217) 458-2224
Gr: PK-4 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Virginia Jr/ Sr High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
651 S Morgan St
Virginia, IL 62691
(217) 452-3087
Gr: 6-12 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Virginia Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
651 S Morgan St
Virginia, IL 62691
(217) 452-3363
Gr: PK-5 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
A-c Central High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
601 W Buchanan St
Ashland, IL 62612
(217) 476-3312
Gr: 9-12 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #55.
A-c Central Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
601 W Buchanan St
Ashland, IL 62612
(217) 476-3312
Gr: 5-8 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #66.
Gard Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
400 E 15th St
Beardstown, IL 62618
(217) 323-1364
Gr: PK-4 | 711 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #77.
Beardstown Jr/sr High School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
500 E 15th St
Beardstown, IL 62618
(217) 323-3665
Gr: 5-12 | 820 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 72%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Cass County, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Cass County, IL include A-c Central Elementary School, Virginia Jr/ Sr High School and Virginia Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Cass County?
8 public schools are located in Cass County.
What percentage of students in Cass County go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Cass County are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Cass County?
Cass County public schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Cass County are often viewed compared to one another?

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