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Best Mcdonough County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 19 public schools serving 3,204 students in Mcdonough County, IL (there are 3 private schools, serving 223 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Mcdonough County, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Mcdonough County, IL are Project Insight, Royals Academy Macomb and Macomb Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mcdonough 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 22% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Mcdonough County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Mcdonough County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Project Insight
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
330 N Mcarthur St
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 837-5685
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Royals Academy Macomb
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
341 S Johnson St
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 575-3226
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #33.
Macomb Senior High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1525 S Johnson St
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 837-2331
Gr: 9-12 | 660 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #44.
West Prairie South Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
310 S Coal St
Colchester, IL 62326
(309) 776-3790
Gr: PK-6 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #55.
West Prairie North Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
100 N Washington St
Good Hope, IL 61438
(309) 456-3920
Gr: PK-6 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #66.
Macomb Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1531 S Johnson St
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 833-2074
Gr: 6-8 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #77.
Edison Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
521 S Pearl St
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 837-3993
Gr: 3-5 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #88.
Bushnell-prairie City Jr High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
847 Walnut St
Bushnell, IL 61422
(309) 772-3123
Gr: 6-8 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
315 N Bonham St
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 833-2095
Gr: K-2 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
West Prairie Junior High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
600 S Hun St
Colchester, IL 62326
(309) 776-3220
Gr: 7-8 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1111.
Bushnell-prairie City Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
345 E Hess St
Bushnell, IL 61422
(309) 772-9464
Gr: PK-5 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Bushnell-prairie City High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
845 Walnut St
Bushnell, IL 61422
(309) 772-2113
Gr: 9-12 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
West Prairie Senior High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
600 S Hun St
Colchester, IL 62326
(309) 776-3220
Gr: 9-12 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
Macarthur Early Childhood Center
235 W Grant St
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 833-4273
Gr: PK | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: n/an/a
Roe 26 Leap
Alternative School
130 S Lafayette St Ste 200
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 575-3226
Gr: 4-12
Rank: n/an/a
Royals Rssp Macomb
Alternative School
341 S Johnson St
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 575-3226
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Wcisec High School Education
Special Education School
1525 S Johnson St
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 837-2331
Rank: n/an/a
Wcisec Md
Special Education School
310 S Coal St
Colchester, IL 62326
(309) 776-3790
Rank: n/an/a
Western Area Career System 265
Vocational School
130 S Lafayette St Ste 200
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 837-4821
Gr: K-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Mcdonough County, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Mcdonough County, IL include Project Insight, Royals Academy Macomb and Macomb Senior High School.
How many public schools are located in Mcdonough County?
17 public schools are located in Mcdonough County.
What percentage of students in Mcdonough County go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Mcdonough County are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Mcdonough County?
Mcdonough County public schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

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