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Best Hancock County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 2,789 students in Hancock County, IL (there are 1 private school, serving 72 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Hancock County, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Hancock County, IL are Royals Academy Carthage, Carthage Middle School and Hamilton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hancock County, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Hancock County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% 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 Hancock County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Royals Academy Carthage
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
86 S Madison St
Carthage, IL 62321
(309) 575-3226
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #22.
Carthage Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
210 S Adams St
Carthage, IL 62321
(217) 357-3914
Gr: 5-8 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Hamilton Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1830 Broadway St
Hamilton, IL 62341
(866) 332-3880
Gr: PK-8 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
Carthage Primary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
210 S Adams St
Carthage, IL 62321
(217) 357-9202
Gr: PK-4 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #55.
Dallas City Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
921 Creamery Hill Rd
Dallas City, IL 62330
(217) 852-3201
Gr: PK-8 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #66.
Warsaw Sr High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
340 S 11th St
Warsaw, IL 62379
(217) 256-4281
Gr: 9-12 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #77.
La Harpe Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
404 W Main St
La Harpe, IL 61450
(217) 659-7739
Gr: PK-8 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #88.
Nauvoo Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2461 N State Highway 96
Nauvoo, IL 62354
(866) 453-2600
Gr: PK-8 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #99.
Southeastern Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
607 N Worrell St
Bowen, IL 62316
(217) 842-5236
Gr: PK-6 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Illini West High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
600 Miller St
Carthage, IL 62321
(217) 357-9607
Gr: 9-12 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Southeastern Jr/sr High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
90 W Green St
Augusta, IL 62311
(217) 392-2125
Gr: 7-12 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #1212.
Warsaw Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
340 S 11th St
Warsaw, IL 62379
(217) 256-4281
Gr: PK-6 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #1313.
Hamilton High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1100 Keokuk St
Hamilton, IL 62341
(866) 332-3880
Gr: 9-12 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
Royals Rssp Carthage
Alternative School
86 S Madison St
Carthage, IL 62321
(309) 575-3226
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Wcisec High School Md
Special Education School
403 Walnut St
Carthage, IL 62321
(217) 357-2136

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Hancock County, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Hancock County, IL include Royals Academy Carthage, Carthage Middle School and Hamilton Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Hancock County?
16 public schools are located in Hancock County.
What percentage of students in Hancock County go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Hancock County are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hancock County?
Hancock 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 Hancock County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Hancock County include: Warsaw Sr High School vs. Hamilton High School

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