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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Macoupin County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 30 public schools serving 7,138 students in Macoupin County, IL (there are 2 private schools, serving 195 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Macoupin County, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Macoupin County, IL are Roe Safe School Greene, Carlinville Primary School and Staunton Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Macoupin County, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Macoupin County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Macoupin County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Roe Safe School Greene
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
227 E 1st South St, Regional O
Carlinville, IL 62626
(217) 854-4016
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #22.
Carlinville Primary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
18456 Shipman Rd
Carlinville, IL 62626
(217) 854-9849
Gr: PK-2 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Staunton Jr High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
801 N Deneen St
Staunton, IL 62088
(618) 635-3831
Gr: 6-8 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Shipman Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
211 Dora Reno White St
Shipman, IL 62685
(618) 372-3813
Gr: 3-4 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #55.
Carlinville Intermediate School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
450 W Buchanan St
Carlinville, IL 62626
(217) 854-9523
Gr: 3-5 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #66.
Carlinville Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
110 Illinois Ave
Carlinville, IL 62626
(217) 854-3106
Gr: 6-8 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #77.
Staunton Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
801 N Deneen St
Staunton, IL 62088
(618) 635-3831
Gr: PK-5 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #88.
Carlinville High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
829 W Main St
Carlinville, IL 62626
(217) 854-3104
Gr: 9-12 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #99.
Brighton North Primary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 38% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
201 E City Limits Rd
Brighton, IL 62012
(618) 372-3813
Gr: PK-2 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1010.
Staunton High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
801 N Deneen St
Staunton, IL 62088
(618) 635-3838
Gr: 9-12 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1111.
North Mac Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
231 W Fortune St
Virden, IL 62690
(217) 965-5424
Gr: PK-2 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1212.
Mt Olive High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
804 W Main St
Mount Olive, IL 62069
(217) 999-4231
Gr: 9-12 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #1313.
Southwestern Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
8226 Route 111
Piasa, IL 62079
(618) 372-3813
Gr: 7-8 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1414.
Gillespie Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
412 Oregon St
Gillespie, IL 62033
(217) 839-2116
Gr: 6-8 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1515.
Gillespie High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
612 Broadway St
Gillespie, IL 62033
(217) 839-2114
Gr: 9-12 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1616.
Ben-gil Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
340 Kelly St
Gillespie, IL 62033
(217) 839-4828
Gr: PK-5 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1717.
Southwestern High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
8226 Route 111
Piasa, IL 62079
(618) 372-3813
Gr: 9-12 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1818.
Northwestern High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
30889 Route 111
Palmyra, IL 62674
(217) 436-2011
Gr: 9-12 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #1919.
North Mac Intermediate
(Math: 23% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
525 N 3rd St
Girard, IL 62640
(217) 627-2419
Gr: 3-5 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
North Mac High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
231 W Fortune St
Virden, IL 62690
(217) 965-4127
Gr: 9-12 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Northwestern Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
30953 Route 111
Palmyra, IL 62674
(217) 436-2442
Gr: PK-6 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #2222.
Northwestern Jr High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
30889 Route 111
Palmyra, IL 62674
(217) 436-2011
Gr: 7-8 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #2323.
Mt Olive Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
804 W Main St
Mount Olive, IL 62069
(217) 999-4241
Gr: PK-8 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #2424.
Wolf Ridge Education Center
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
700 W Orange St
Bunker Hill, IL 62014
(618) 585-4831
Gr: PK-8 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #2525.
North Mac Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
525 N 3rd St
Girard, IL 62640
(217) 627-2136
Gr: 6-8 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #2626.
Bunker Hill High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
314 S Meissner St
Bunker Hill, IL 62014
(618) 585-3232
Gr: 9-12 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
Roe Alt. Edu. Center-greene
Alternative School
227 E 1st South St, Regional O
Carlinville, IL 62626
(217) 854-4016
Gr: 10-12
Rank: n/an/a
Roe Alt. Edu. Center-macoupin
Alternative School
227 E 1st South St, Regional O
Carlinville, IL 62626
(217) 854-4016
Gr: 10-12
Rank: n/an/a
Roe Safe School Macoupin
Alternative School
227 E 1st South St, Regional O
Carlinville, IL 62626
(217) 854-4016
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Roe Safe School Jersey
Alternative School
227 E 1st South St
Carlinville, IL 62626
(217) 854-4016
Gr: 6-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Macoupin County, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Macoupin County, IL include Roe Safe School Greene, Carlinville Primary School and Staunton Jr High School.
How many public schools are located in Macoupin County?
30 public schools are located in Macoupin County.
What percentage of students in Macoupin County go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Macoupin County are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Macoupin County?
Macoupin County public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Macoupin County are often viewed compared to one another?

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