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Best Crawford County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 2,715 students in Crawford County, IL (there are 1 private school, serving 102 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Crawford County, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Crawford County, IL are Nuttall Middle School, Hutsonville Elementary And Jr High School and Hutsonville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Crawford County, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Crawford County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 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 Crawford County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nuttall Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
400 W Rustic St
Robinson, IL 62454
(618) 544-8618
Gr: 6-8 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Hutsonville Elementary And Jr High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
500 W Clover St
Hutsonville, IL 62433
(618) 563-4812
Gr: PK-8 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Hutsonville High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
500 W Clover St
Hutsonville, IL 62433
(618) 563-4913
Gr: 9-12 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Palestine High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
102 N Main St
Palestine, IL 62451
(618) 586-2712
Gr: 9-12 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #55.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
301 E Poplar St
Robinson, IL 62454
(618) 544-3315
Gr: 3-5 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #66.
Robinson High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2000 N Cross St
Robinson, IL 62454
(618) 544-9510
Gr: 9-12 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #77.
Oblong High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
700 S Range St
Oblong, IL 62449
(618) 592-4235
Gr: 9-12 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #88.
Oblong Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
600 W Main St
Oblong, IL 62449
(618) 592-4225
Gr: PK-8 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #99.
Palestine Grade School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
205 S Washington St
Palestine, IL 62451
(618) 586-2711
Gr: PK-8 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
Washington Elementary School
507 W Condit St
Robinson, IL 62454
(618) 544-2233
Gr: PK-2 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Crawford County, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Crawford County, IL include Nuttall Middle School, Hutsonville Elementary And Jr High School and Hutsonville High School.
How many public schools are located in Crawford County?
10 public schools are located in Crawford County.
What percentage of students in Crawford County go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Crawford County are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Crawford County?
Crawford 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).

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