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Best Clinton County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public elementary schools serving 3,465 students in Clinton County, IL. The top-ranked public elementary schools in Clinton County, IL are Bartelso Elementary School, Germantown Elementary School and Aviston Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clinton County, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Clinton County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% 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 Clinton County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bartelso Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
306 S Washington St
Bartelso, IL 62218
(618) 765-2164
Gr: PK-8 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #22.
Germantown Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
401 Walnut St
Germantown, IL 62245
(618) 523-4253
Gr: PK-8 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Aviston Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
350 S Hull St
Aviston, IL 62216
(618) 228-7245
Gr: PK-8 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #44.
Trenton Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
315 N. Main St.
Trenton, IL 62293
(618) 224-9411
Gr: PK-3 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #55.
Albers Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
206 N Broadway
Albers, IL 62215
(618) 248-5146
Gr: PK-8 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Damiansville Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
101 E Main St
Albers, IL 62215
(618) 248-5188
Gr: PK-8 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
New Baden Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
700 Marilyn Dr
New Baden, IL 62265
(618) 588-3535
Gr: K-3 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #88.
St. Rose Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
18004 Saint Rose Rd
Breese, IL 62230
(618) 526-7484
Gr: PK-8 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #99.
Beckemeyer Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
110 4th St
Beckemeyer, IL 62219
(618) 227-8242
Gr: PK-2 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1010.
Carlyle Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
951 6th St
Carlyle, IL 62231
(618) 594-3766
Gr: PK-4 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1111.
Breese Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
777 Memorial Dr
Breese, IL 62230
(618) 526-7128
Gr: 3-8 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1212.
Wesclin Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
10003 State Route 160
Trenton, IL 62293
(618) 224-7355
Gr: 4-8 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1313.
Carlyle Junior High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1631 12th St
Carlyle, IL 62231
(618) 594-8292
Gr: 5-8 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Clinton County, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Clinton County, IL include Bartelso Elementary School, Germantown Elementary School and Aviston Elementary School. Clinton County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Illinois.
How many public elementary schools are located in Clinton County?
13 public elementary schools are located in Clinton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Clinton County?
Clinton County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 10% 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 Clinton County are often viewed compared to one another?

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