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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Morgan County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 28 public schools serving 4,430 students in Morgan County, IL (there are 4 private schools, serving 574 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Morgan County, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Morgan County, IL are Il School For The Visually Impaired, The Lafayette Academy and Meredosia-chambersburg High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Morgan County, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Morgan County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Morgan County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Il School For The Visually Impaired
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
658 E State St
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 479-4400
Gr: PK-12
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
The Lafayette Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
409 Hardin Ave Fl 3
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 243-8438
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #33.
Meredosia-chambersburg High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
830 Main St
Meredosia, IL 62665
(217) 584-1744
Gr: 9-12 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Triopia Grade School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2206 Concord Arenzville Rd
Concord, IL 62631
(217) 457-2284
Gr: PK-6 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #55.
Eisenhower Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1901 W Lafayette Ave
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 245-5107
Gr: K-5 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #66.
Crossroad Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
30 N Central Park Plz
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 243-0065
Gr: K-12
Rank: #77.
South Jacksonville Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1700 S West St
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 245-5514
Gr: K-5 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #88.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1412 Wyatt Street
Franklin, IL 62638
(217) 675-2395
Gr: 3-5 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #99.
Murrayville-woodson Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
307 Masters St
Murrayville, IL 62668
(217) 882-3121
Gr: K-5 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1010.
North Jacksonville School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1626 State Highway 78 N
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 245-4084
Gr: K-5 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1111.
Triopia Jr-sr High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2204 Concord Arenzville Rd
Concord, IL 62631
(217) 457-2281
Gr: 7-12 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Ivan K Garrison Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
936 W Michigan Ave
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 245-7174
Gr: 3-12
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Waverly Jr/sr High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
201 N Miller St
Waverly, IL 62692
(217) 435-2211
Gr: 7-12 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
Jacksonville High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1211 N Diamond St
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 243-4384
Gr: 9-12 | 890 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
Jacksonville Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
664 Lincoln Ave
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 243-4384
Gr: 6-8 | 680 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
524 S Kosciusko St
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 243-6711
Gr: K-5 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1717.
Waverly Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
499 W Elm St
Waverly, IL 62692
(217) 435-2331
Gr: PK-6 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1818.
Franklin Jr/sr High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
110 State
Franklin, IL 62638
(217) 675-2395
Gr: 6-12 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #1919.
Meredosia-chambersburg Jr High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
830 Main St
Meredosia, IL 62665
(217) 584-1744
Gr: 6-8 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #2020.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
320 W Independence Ave
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 245-8720
Gr: K-5 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #2121.
Illinois School For The Deaf
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
125 S Webster Ave
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 479-4201
Gr: PK-12
Rank: #2222.
Meredosia-chambersburg Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
830 Main Street, Meredosia Gra
Meredosia, IL 62665
(217) 584-1744
Gr: PK-5 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
Arc
Alternative School
409 Hardin Ave Fl 3
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 243-8438
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood
Special Education School
936 W Michigan Ave
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 245-7174
Rank: n/an/a
The Early Years
516 Jordan St
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 243-2876
Gr: PK | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: n/an/a
Franklin East Grade School
412 Wyatt Ave
Franklin, IL 62638
(217) 675-2395
Gr: PK-2 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: n/an/a
Life (learning In Functional Envi
Special Education School
936 W Michigan Ave
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 245-7174
Rank: n/an/a
Special Educational And Student Services
3 W Central Park Plz
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 243-7402
Gr: PK

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Morgan County, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Morgan County, IL include Il School For The Visually Impaired, The Lafayette Academy and Meredosia-chambersburg High School.
How many public schools are located in Morgan County?
28 public schools are located in Morgan County.
What percentage of students in Morgan County go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Morgan County are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Morgan County?
Morgan County public schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Morgan County are often viewed compared to one another?

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