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Best Union County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 2,365 students in Union County, IL (there are 1 private school, serving 26 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Union County, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Union County, IL are Tri-county South - Choate, Jonesboro Elementary School and Dongola High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Union County, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Union County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Union County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tri-county South - Choate
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1000 N Main Dewey Bldg
Anna, IL 62906
(618) 833-4541
Rank: #22.
Jonesboro Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
309 Cook Ave
Jonesboro, IL 62952
(618) 833-5148
Gr: PK-8 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Dongola High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1000 High St
Dongola, IL 62926
(618) 827-3524
Gr: 9-12 | 62 students Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Cobden Jr High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
413 N Appleknocker St
Cobden, IL 62920
(618) 893-4031
Gr: 6-8 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #55.
Cobden Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
413 N Appleknocker St
Cobden, IL 62920
(618) 893-2311
Gr: PK-5 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #66.
Anna Junior High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
301 S Green St
Anna, IL 62906
(618) 833-6415
Gr: 5-8 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #77.
Davie Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
301 S Green St
Anna, IL 62906
(618) 833-8022
Gr: 3-4 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #88.
Cobden High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
413 N Appleknocker St
Cobden, IL 62920
(618) 893-4031
Gr: 9-12 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #99.
Dongola Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 High St
Dongola, IL 62926
(618) 827-3524
Gr: PK-5 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1010.
Shawnee High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3365 State Hwy 3 N
Wolf Lake, IL 62998
(618) 833-5307
Gr: 9-12 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1111.
Anna-jonesboro High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
608 S Main St
Anna, IL 62906
(618) 833-8502
Gr: 9-12 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1212.
Shawnee Jr High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3365 State Hwy 3 N
Wolf Lake, IL 62998
(618) 833-5307
Gr: 6-8 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1313.
Dongola Jr High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 High St
Dongola, IL 62926
(618) 827-3524
Gr: 6-8 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1414.
Shawnee Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3365 N State Route 3
Wolf Lake, IL 62998
(618) 833-4975
Gr: PK-5 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
Lincoln Elementary School
108 Warren St
Anna, IL 62906
(618) 833-6851
Gr: PK-2 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
Tcse-anna Jonesboro High School
Special Education School
608 S Main St
Anna, IL 62906
(618) 833-8421
Rank: n/an/a
Tcse-jonesboro Grade School
Special Education School
309 Cook Ave
Jonesboro, IL 62952
(618) 833-5148

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Union County, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Union County, IL include Tri-county South - Choate, Jonesboro Elementary School and Dongola High School.
How many public schools are located in Union County?
17 public schools are located in Union County.
What percentage of students in Union County go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Union County are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Union County?
Union County public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Union County are often viewed compared to one another?

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