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Best Perry County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 2,614 students in Perry County, IL (there are 2 private schools, serving 198 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Perry County, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Perry County, IL are Pinckneyville Middle School, Pinckneyville Elementary School and Du Quoin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Perry County, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Perry County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Perry County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pinckneyville Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
700 E Water St
Pinckneyville, IL 62274
(618) 357-2724
Gr: 5-8 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Pinckneyville Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
301 W Mulberry St, Brian Paser
Pinckneyville, IL 62274
(618) 357-5161
Gr: PK-4 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Du Quoin Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
845 E Jackson St
Du Quoin, IL 62832
(618) 542-2646
Gr: PK-4 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #44.
Tamaroa Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
200 W Main St
Tamaroa, IL 62888
(618) 496-5513
Gr: PK-8 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #55.
Pinckneyville Comm High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
600 E Water St
Pinckneyville, IL 62274
(618) 357-5013
Gr: 9-12 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #66.
Community Cons School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6067 State Route 154
Pinckneyville, IL 62274
(618) 357-2419
Gr: PK-8 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #77.
Du Quoin Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
845 E Jackson St
Du Quoin, IL 62832
(618) 542-2646
Gr: 5-8 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #88.
Du Quoin High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
500 E South St
Du Quoin, IL 62832
(618) 542-4744
Gr: 9-12 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #99.
Tri-county Ward
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
120 E Spring St
Du Quoin, IL 62832
(618) 542-5954
Rank: n/an/a
Project Soar
Alternative School
500 E South St
Du Quoin, IL 62832
(618) 687-7290
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Tcse-duquoin High School
Special Education School
500 E South St
Du Quoin, IL 62832
(618) 542-2646
Rank: n/an/a
Tcse-duquoin Middle School
Special Education School
847 E Jackson St
Du Quoin, IL 62832
(618) 542-2646

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Perry County, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Perry County, IL include Pinckneyville Middle School, Pinckneyville Elementary School and Du Quoin Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Perry County?
11 public schools are located in Perry County.
What percentage of students in Perry County go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Perry County are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Perry County?
Perry County public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Perry County are often viewed compared to one another?

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