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Best Douglas County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 3,023 students in Douglas County, IL (there are 3 private schools, serving 113 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Douglas County, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Douglas County, IL are Arthur Grade School, North Ward Elementary School and Villa Grove Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Douglas County, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Douglas County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Douglas County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Arthur Grade School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
126 E Lincoln St
Arthur, IL 61911
(217) 543-2109
Gr: PK-8 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
North Ward Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1201 N Prairie St
Tuscola, IL 61953
(217) 253-2712
Gr: PK-4 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Villa Grove Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
400 N Sycamore St
Villa Grove, IL 61956
(217) 832-2261
Gr: PK-6 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
East Prairie Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
409 S Prairie St
Tuscola, IL 61953
(217) 253-2828
Gr: 5-8 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Arthur-lovington-atwood-hammond
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
301 E Columbia St
Arthur, IL 61911
(217) 543-2146
Gr: 9-12 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Tuscola High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
500 S Prairie St
Tuscola, IL 61953
(217) 253-2377
Gr: 9-12 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #77.
Atwood-hammond Grade School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
316 N Illinois St
Atwood, IL 61913
(217) 578-2229
Gr: PK-8 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #88.
Villa Grove Jr High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
400 N Sycamore St
Villa Grove, IL 61956
(217) 832-2261
Gr: 7-8 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #99.
Arcola High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
351 W Washington St
Arcola, IL 61910
(217) 268-4962
Gr: 7-12 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1010.
Arcola Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
351 W Washington St
Arcola, IL 61910
(217) 268-4961
Gr: PK-6 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1111.
Villa Grove High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
400 N Sycamore St
Villa Grove, IL 61956
(217) 832-2321
Gr: 9-12 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Douglas County, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Douglas County, IL include Arthur Grade School, North Ward Elementary School and Villa Grove Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Douglas County?
11 public schools are located in Douglas County.
What percentage of students in Douglas County go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Douglas County are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Douglas County?
Douglas County public schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Douglas County are often viewed compared to one another?

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