For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 3,023 students in Douglas County, IL (there are , serving 508 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in Douglas County, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Douglas County, IL are North Ward Elementary School, Arthur Grade School and Arthur-lovington-atwood-hammond. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Douglas County, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Douglas County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Douglas County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Ward Elementary School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1201 N Prairie St
Tuscola, IL 61953
(217) 253-2712
Tuscola, IL 61953
(217) 253-2712
Grades: PK-4
| 326 students
Rank: #22.
Arthur Grade School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
126 E Lincoln St
Arthur, IL 61911
(217) 543-2109
Arthur, IL 61911
(217) 543-2109
Grades: PK-8
| 260 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Arthur-lovington-atwood-hammond
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
301 E Columbia St
Arthur, IL 61911
(217) 543-2146
Arthur, IL 61911
(217) 543-2146
Grades: 9-12
| 292 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Tuscola High School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 S Prairie St
Tuscola, IL 61953
(217) 253-2377
Tuscola, IL 61953
(217) 253-2377
Grades: 9-12
| 296 students
Rank: #55.
Villa Grove Elementary School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 N Sycamore St
Villa Grove, IL 61956
(217) 832-2261
Villa Grove, IL 61956
(217) 832-2261
Grades: PK-6
| 332 students
Rank: #66.
Atwood-hammond Grade School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
316 N Illinois St
Atwood, IL 61913
(217) 578-2229
Atwood, IL 61913
(217) 578-2229
Grades: PK-8
| 232 students
Rank: #77.
East Prairie Middle School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
409 S Prairie St
Tuscola, IL 61953
(217) 253-2828
Tuscola, IL 61953
(217) 253-2828
Grades: 5-8
| 278 students
Rank: #88.
Arcola High School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
351 W Washington St
Arcola, IL 61910
(217) 268-4962
Arcola, IL 61910
(217) 268-4962
Grades: 7-12
| 291 students
Rank: #99.
Arcola Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
351 W Washington St
Arcola, IL 61910
(217) 268-4961
Arcola, IL 61910
(217) 268-4961
Grades: PK-6
| 410 students
Rank: #1010.
Villa Grove Jr High School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 N Sycamore St
Villa Grove, IL 61956
(217) 832-2261
Villa Grove, IL 61956
(217) 832-2261
Grades: 7-8
| 101 students
Rank: #1111.
Villa Grove High School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 N Sycamore St
Villa Grove, IL 61956
(217) 832-2321
Villa Grove, IL 61956
(217) 832-2321
Grades: 9-12
| 205 students
Douglas County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
301 E Columbia St
Arthur, IL 61911
(217) 543-2146
Arthur, IL 61911
(217) 543-2146
Grades: 7-8
| 74 students
222 W Magnolia St
Atwood, IL 61913
(217) 578-2226
Atwood, IL 61913
(217) 578-2226
Grades: 9-12
| 117 students
316 North Illinois
Atwood, IL 61913
(217) 578-2220
Atwood, IL 61913
(217) 578-2220
Grades: PK-8
| 297 students
H E L P Arcola (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
211 1/2 S Jacques St
Arcola, IL 61910
(217) 268-3855
Arcola, IL 61910
(217) 268-3855
Grades: PK
| n/a students
207 S Coffin St
Newman, IL 61942
(217) 837-2475
Newman, IL 61942
(217) 837-2475
Grades: PK-1
| 84 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Douglas County, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Douglas County, IL include North Ward Elementary School, Arthur Grade School and Arthur-lovington-atwood-hammond.
How many public schools are located in Douglas County?
11 public schools are located in Douglas County.
What percentage of students in Douglas County go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in Douglas County are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Douglas County?
Douglas County public schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Douglas County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Douglas County include: Villa Grove High School vs. Tuscola High School, Tuscola High School vs. Villa Grove High School, Arcola High School vs. Arthur Grade School
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