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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Effingham County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 5,070 students in Effingham County, IL (there are 4 private schools, serving 1,094 private students). 82% of all K-12 students in Effingham County, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Effingham County, IL are Teutopolis Junior High School, Teutopolis Grade School and Tristar Academy Safe School Program. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Effingham County, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Effingham County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Effingham County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Teutopolis Junior High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
904 W Water St
Teutopolis, IL 62467
(217) 857-6678
Gr: 7-8 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Teutopolis Grade School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
309 E Main St
Teutopolis, IL 62467
(217) 857-3232
Gr: PK-6 | 620 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
Tristar Academy Safe School Program
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1901 S 4th St Ste 215
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 342-2865
Gr: 6-9
Rank: #44.
Beecher City Grade School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
304 E Vine
Beecher City, IL 62414
(618) 487-5100
Gr: PK-5 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #55.
Dieterich Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
205 S Pine St
Dieterich, IL 62424
(217) 925-5248
Gr: PK-6 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #66.
Teutopolis High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
801 W Main St
Teutopolis, IL 62467
(217) 857-3139
Gr: 9-12 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #77.
Dieterich Jr/sr High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
108 W Church St
Dieterich, IL 62424
(217) 925-5247
Gr: 7-12 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #88.
Altamont Grade School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
407 S Edwards St
Altamont, IL 62411
(618) 483-5171
Gr: PK-8 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #99.
Central Grade School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3901 S Banker St.
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 540-1400
Gr: 2-5 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1010.
Effingham High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1301 W Grove Ave
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 540-1100
Gr: 9-12 | 712 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1111.
Effingham Junior High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
600 S Henrietta St
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 540-1300
Gr: 6-8 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1212.
Beecher City Jr-sr High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
438 E State Highway 33
Beecher City, IL 62414
(618) 487-5100
Gr: 6-12 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Aspire Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1901 S 4th St Ste 215
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 342-2865
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Fresh Start Treatment & Learning
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
215 N 1st St
Effingham, IL 62401
(844) 999-9005
Gr: K-12
Rank: #1515.
Altamont High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
7 S Ewing St
Altamont, IL 62411
(618) 483-6194
Gr: 9-12 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
Early Learning Center
3224 S Banker St
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 540-1460
Gr: K | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
Effingham Unit 40 Preschool
215 N 1st St
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 540-1380
Gr: PK | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: n/an/a
South Side Grade School
211 W Douglas Ave
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 540-1530
Gr: 1-2 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 14%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Effingham County, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Effingham County, IL include Teutopolis Junior High School, Teutopolis Grade School and Tristar Academy Safe School Program.
How many public schools are located in Effingham County?
17 public schools are located in Effingham County.
What percentage of students in Effingham County go to public school?
82% of all K-12 students in Effingham County are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Effingham County?
Effingham County public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Effingham County are often viewed compared to one another?

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