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Best Christian County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 20 public schools serving 4,937 students in Christian County, IL (there are 6 private schools, serving 660 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Christian County, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Christian County, IL are Pana Jr High School, Taylorville Jr High School and Pana Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Christian 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 29% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Christian County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Christian County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pana Jr High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
203 W 8th St
Pana, IL 62557
(217) 562-6543
Gr: 6-8 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Taylorville Jr High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
120 E Bidwell St
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 824-4924
Gr: 5-8 | 614 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Pana Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
209 W 9th St
Pana, IL 62557
(217) 562-1510
Gr: PK-5 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #44.
Edinburg High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
100 E Martin St
Edinburg, IL 62531
(217) 623-5603
Gr: 9-12 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #55.
Gregory Intermediate
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
221 E Pine St
Moweaqua, IL 62550
(217) 768-3860
Gr: 2-5 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #66.
Morrisonville Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
313 School St
Morrisonville, IL 62546
(217) 707-6882
Gr: PK-6 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #77.
Taylorville Sr High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
815 W Springfield Rd
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 824-2268
Gr: 9-12 | 739 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #88.
Central A & M Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
404 Colegrove St Ste A
Assumption, IL 62510
(217) 226-4241
Gr: 6-8 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #99.
Morrisonville High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
204 N Perrine St
Morrisonville, IL 62546
(217) 707-6880
Gr: 9-12 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1010.
Pana Sr High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
201 W 8th St
Pana, IL 62557
(217) 562-6643
Gr: 9-12 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1111.
Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
101 E Adams St
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 287-7929
Gr: 3-4 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1212.
Central A & M High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
229 E Pine St
Moweaqua, IL 62550
(217) 768-3866
Gr: 9-12 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1313.
Edinburg Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
100 E Martin St
Edinburg, IL 62531
(217) 623-5603
Gr: PK-4 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1414.
Edinburg Jr High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
100 E Martin St
Edinburg, IL 62531
(217) 623-5603
Gr: 5-8 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #1515.
Morrisonville Jr High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
204 N Perrine St
Morrisonville, IL 62546
(217) 707-6880
Gr: 7-8 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #1616.
South Fork Jr Sr High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
612 Dial Street
Kincaid, IL 62540
(217) 237-4333
Gr: 6-12 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1717.
South Fork Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
550 Prairie Street
Kincaid, IL 62540
(217) 237-4331
Gr: PK-5 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
Bond Primary
404 Colegrove St Ste B
Assumption, IL 62510
(217) 226-4022
Gr: PK-1 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
Kemmerer Village School
Alternative School
941 N 2500 East Rd
Assumption, IL 62510
(217) 226-4012
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
North Elementary School
805 N Cherokee St
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 824-3315
Gr: PK-2 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Christian County, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Christian County, IL include Pana Jr High School, Taylorville Jr High School and Pana Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Christian County?
21 public schools are located in Christian County.
What percentage of students in Christian County go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Christian County are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Christian County?
Christian County public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Christian County are often viewed compared to one another?

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